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Soft, fluffy and surprisingly easy to make Ube Pandesal. I will show you how to make it, with this easy to understand recipe instructions.
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Ube Pandesal

This Ube Pandesal is a delicious twist from the basic Pandesal. It is filled with melty cheese filling and made from homemade dough.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Shobee

Equipment

  • Greased bowl – Use a large bowl
  • Parchment paper-lined baking sheet (optional)
  • Electric stand mixer with hook attachment
  • Weighing scale

Ingredients

Prepare the Yeast MIxture

  • 1 packet of active dry yeast 1 packet is 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour

How to Make the Dough

  • 3 cups All Purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup bread crumbs please see notes
  • 1 tablespoon Ube Flavor
  • cheese of your choice

Instructions

  • Brush a large bowl with oil. Set aside.

Prepare the yeast Mixture

  • Warm the water in the microwave for 35 seconds. Add the active dry yeast and sugar. Mix and let sit for 5 minutes until bubbles form. Add mixture into the 1 cup flour and let it sit for forty-five minutes.

Make the Ube Pandesal Dough

  • Place the hook attachment in your electric mixer.
    When the yeast mixture is ready, place flour and salt in the small bowl and mix using a wire whisk. Warm the milk for 45 seconds and then place the warm milk, melted butter, egg, ube flavor, and sugar into the stand mixer bowl. Mix for one minute and add the yeast mixture and flour mixture. Mix using the hook attachment until ingredients are incorporated. Mix for seven minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour on the working surface and transfer dough and form into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl and let sit, covered with cloth, at a warm temperature for 1 hour.
  • When ready, divide the dough into a round dough and divide it into sixteen pieces using the dough cutter. You can also cut dough and weigh 60 grams each and using your palm flatten and fill the cheese. Make sure that it is sealed. ( it is ok not to weigh the dough, just try to form equal shape bread.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let sit for another 30 minutes. Roll the dough in the breadcrumbs.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for twenty minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg