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Ube Pandesal with Melty Cheese

Ube Pandesal with Melty Cheese – A Flavorful Filipino Delight

Delight your taste buds with Ube Pandesal with Melty Cheese, a sweet and savory Filipino classic.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 23 minutes
Servings: 14 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water 105 to 115°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened
  • 1 Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk or almond/soy milk
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Cooked Ube or reconstituted ube powder
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Ube Flavoring optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • Vegetable Oil for kneading or olive oil
For the Filling
  • 1 block Velveeta Cheese or other quick-melt cheese
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs or panko

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bench scraper
  • baking sheet
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Proof the yeast: Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix the ingredients: Blend yeast mixture with butter, egg, warm milk, mashed ube, liquid ube flavoring, and salt.
  3. Form the dough: Add flour gradually until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Knead the dough on a greased surface until smooth and elastic.
  5. First rise: Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Shape the rolls: Cut dough into 14 pieces, fill with cheese, seal, and roll in breadcrumbs.
  7. Second rise: Let the rolls rise on a baking sheet for 30 to 60 minutes.
  8. Bake the pandesal: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 20 to 23 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure warm water for yeast is at the correct temperature and be careful when handling the hot cheese filling.

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