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Ube Cheese Pandesal

Ube Cheese Pandesal: Soft, Creamy Hits of Filipino Bliss

Indulge in Ube Cheese Pandesal, a delightful Filipino bread roll with a creamy cheese core.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • 1 cup Purple Yam (Ube) Cooked and mashed.
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Can be adjusted to taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Optional pre-activation enhances lift.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Warm Milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan, use aquafaba or flax egg.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese For creamy filling.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Eden cheese.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Optional sweetness.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Any type works.
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Optional for brushing.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Activate Yeast (optional): Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar, letting it froth for about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix Dough: Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, mashed ube, egg, warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. First Rise: Shape dough into a ball, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
  4. Make Filling: Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough, divide into 12 pieces, fill with cheese filling, and seal.
  6. Coat: Roll each sealed Ube Cheese Pandesal in breadcrumbs.
  7. Second Rise: Cover with a cloth and let rest for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Finish: Brush with melted butter if desired and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure yeast is fresh and allow the dough longer resting time if possible.

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