Ube swirl bread is a visually stunning and deliciously sweet treat. Its soft, fluffy texture comes from enriched dough filled with the nutty, vanilla-like flavor of homemade ube halaya, which gives it its eye-catching purple swirl and slightly sweet taste. This is one of my favorite breads to make.

This post will explore what makes ube swirl bread unique, how to make it from scratch, and the best ways to store it to keep it fresh and flavorful for as long as possible.

Try my sandwich bread recipe, Ube Pandesal, and classic pandesal recipe for more effortless bread recipes.

What is Ube Swirl Bread: A Vibrant and Flavorful Delight

Ube swirl bread is a sweet bread made with a soft, yeasted dough rolled and filled with an ube-flavored paste, then shaped to create a beautiful purple swirl inside each slice. Ube, a vibrant purple yam native to the Philippines, has a naturally sweet, nutty flavor with hints of vanilla. It is commonly used in desserts like ube halaya (ube jam), ube ice cream, and ube cake.

This bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. It pairs well with coffee, tea, or a simple butter spread.

Why You Will Love It

Beautiful & Unique– The deep purple swirl makes this bread visually stunning.
Soft & Fluffy Texture– Thanks to the enriched dough, it is tender and light.
Deliciously Sweet & Nutty-The ube filling adds a mild sweetness and depth of flavor.
Customizable– You can adjust the sweetness, add cheese for a savory twist, or use coconut milk for extra richness.

How to Make Ube Swirl Bread

Ingredients

All-purpose or bread flour
Sugar
Instant yeast
Salt
Unsalted butter, melted
Water
Ube Filling:
Ube halaya (ube jam)

Instructions

Spray the cupcake pan with nonstick oil and set it aside. Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
Place the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar in the mixing bowl. Mix using a wire whisk. Attach the hook attachment and turn on low speed.
Heat water in the microwave or the oven until warm. Slowly add the water until the dough comes together.
Add the butter and mix at medium speed for eight to fourteen minutes or until the dough is smooth.

Remove the dough from the bowl. Spray the bowl with nonstick oil, form the dough into a ball, and put it back into the bowl. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for one hour.
Punch the risen dough to release air.
Flatten the dough, roll it into a rectangle, and fill it with Ube Halaya
Fold both ends and cut into strips using a pizza cutter.
Gently twist both ends and roll to seal. Place in the prepared pan.

Second Rise

Loosely cover the bread with plastic wrap and let it rise for another thirty minutes.

Bake the Bread

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Bake for eight to twelve minutes until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Store Ube Swirl Bread

Proper Storage is essential to maintaining the soft texture and fresh flavor of your ube swirl bread. Here are the best ways to store it:

Short Term

Keep the bread at room temperature in an airtight or resealable plastic bag.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Avoid refrigerating, as it can dry out the bread.

Medium-Term Storage (Up to 1 Week)

If you need to keep the bread fresh for several days, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container.
For best results, reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

Freezing

If you want to store ube swirl bread for a more extended period, freezing is the best option:

Slice the bread before freezing for easy portioning.
Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf in plastic wrap, then foil, and place it in a freezer-safe bag.
Label it with the date and store it for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Frozen Ube Swirl Bread

Microwave: Heat a slice for 20-30 seconds until warm.
Oven: Wrap the bread in foil and bake at 300 F for 5 minutes.

Variations to Try

Cheesy Ube Swirl Bread– Add a layer of grated cheese inside the swirl.
Coconut Ube Swirl Bread -Mix coconut milk into the dough and sprinkle shredded coconut over the filling.
Chocolate Ube Swirl Bread -Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate before adding the ube filling.

Let’s Get Cooking!

Ube swirl bread is a fantastic way to bring color and flavor to your baking routine. Whether you enjoy it fresh, toasted, or even frozen for later, this bread remains a delightful treat. Try making it at home, and don’t forget to experiment with different flavors and fillings!

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Ube swirl bread

Ube swirl bread is a visually stunning and deliciously sweet treat. Its soft, fluffy texture comes from enriched dough combined with the nutty, vanilla-like flavor of ube (purple yam). The bread is filled with homemade ube halaya, which gives it its eye-catching purple swirl and slightly sweet taste. Ube swirl bread has become a favorite among home bakers and dessert lovers.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Shobee

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups All Purpose Flour
2 1/4 tsps Instant Yeast
3 tbsp White Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 cups Warm Water
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter at room temperature

Filling

1 cup Ube Halaya

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

Place the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar in the mixing bowl. Mix using a wire whisk. Attach the hook attachment and turn on low speed.
Heat water in the microwave or the oven until warm. Slowly add the water until the dough comes together.
Now, you can add the butter and mix at medium speed for eight to fourteen minutes or until the dough is smooth.
Remove the dough from the bowl. Spray the bowl with nonstick oil. Form the dough into a ball and put it back into the bowl. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for one hour.
Punch the risen dough to release air.
Flatten the dough into a rectangle half an inch thick. Fill the dough with ube halaya. Fold the dough on both ends and cut them into strips, as shown in the video.
Roll both ends to form a round dough and seal on both sides. Put the dough in the prepared pan. Loosely cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for another thirty minutes.
Put the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray the cupcake pan with nonstick oil.
Bake the dough in a preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Let the Ube Swirl bread cool down.

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