How to Make Ube Milk Bread: The Best Tangzhong Method Recipe
Learn how to make delicious ube milk bread using the tangzhong method for a soft, fluffy texture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup tangzhong (cooked flour and water mixture)
- Start by preparing the tangzhong by cooking equal parts of flour and water over low heat until it thickens.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast together.
- Add the milk, butter, ube halaya, egg, and tangzhong to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf into a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Using a kitchen scale can help in accurately measuring the ingredients.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ube Milk Bread, Tangzhong Method, Purple Yam Bread