Ingredients
- 1 cup ube (purple yam), fresh or frozen
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 cup coconut milk (or almond/soy milk)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup olive oil or vegan butter
Instructions
- Prepare the ube: Steam or boil until fork-tender (about 20 minutes) and mash until smooth.
- Make the dough: Mix warm coconut milk with active dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar; let bubble for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; add yeast mixture, oil, and vanilla followed by mashed ube.
- Knead the dough: Mix until combined and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place in a greased bowl and cover, letting rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape your rolls: Punch down the dough, turn out onto a floured surface, divide into portions, and shape into rolls.
- Second rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool slightly before serving, optionally brushing with melted vegan butter.
Notes
For best flavor, brush the rolls with melted vegan butter immediately after baking for an irresistible sheen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegan