How to Make Ube Milk Bread: The Easy Tangzhong Method
Learn how to make delicious Ube Milk Bread using the Tangzhong method, which ensures a soft and fluffy texture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup ube halaya
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Tangzhong (cooked flour-water mixture)
- Prepare the Tangzhong by cooking equal parts of flour and water until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to activate for about 10 minutes.
- Add the ube halaya, Tangzhong, melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased pan.
- Cover and let it rise again until doubled in size.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For an extra touch, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
- You can customize the flavor by adding coconut or vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ube Milk Bread, Tangzhong, Bread Recipe