Description
Creamy coconut ube rolls bring Philippines’ sweetest flavor fusion to your dessert table. Rich purple yam swirls through buttery dough, creating a delightful treat that transports you to tropical bakery bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ube halaya
- 1 cup grated coconut
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
Sweeteners and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by gently dissolving it in warm milk, allowing the mixture to bloom and become frothy for approximately 5 minutes.
- Create a soft, pliable dough by combining flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, and half the ube halaya. Knead the mixture thoroughly on a lightly dusted surface until achieving a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a draft-free, warm environment until it doubles in volume, which typically takes around 60 minutes.
- Gently roll out the expanded dough into a rectangular shape, spreading the remaining ube halaya across the surface with careful, even strokes.
- Evenly distribute grated coconut and a sprinkle of sugar over the ube-covered dough, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, using a sharp knife to slice into uniform rolls of equal thickness.
- Arrange the rolled segments in a prepared baking dish, allowing slight space between each piece for expansion.
- Cover the rolls and permit a second rising period, waiting until they appear puffy and slightly increased in size, approximately 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F while preparing the rolls for baking.
- Delicately brush the rolls with coconut cream and dust with an additional layer of sugar.
- Bake until golden brown and fragrant, typically 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh shredded coconut for an elegant, textural finish.
Notes
- Activate yeast in lukewarm milk, ensuring it’s not too hot to prevent killing the yeast culture.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft and stretchy texture for tender rolls.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help yeast activate evenly and promote consistent dough rising.
- Customize filling by adjusting sweetness levels or experimenting with alternative spreads like mango jam or cream cheese for diverse flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg