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Ube Pandesal with Melty Cheese

Ube Pandesal with Melty Cheese: Soft and Irresistibly Delicious

Ube Pandesal with Melty Cheese are soft, fluffy rolls stuffed with melty cheese that are a joyful celebration of flavor and color.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 53 minutes
Servings: 14 rolls
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Between 105-110°F
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Plant-based alternatives can be used
  • 1 cup Mashed Cooked Ube
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Ube Flavoring Can swap with vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
For the Filling
  • 7 ounces Velveeta Cheese Or any quick-melt cheese
For Coating
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and one tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly and frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the activated yeast mixture, softened butter, eggs, remaining sugar, warm milk, mashed ube, liquid ube flavoring, and salt. Mix everything until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour into the mixture, stirring until a shaggy mass forms. Reserve some flour for kneading.
  4. Lightly oil your work surface and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  5. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape into a log and cut it into 14 portions. Place a cube of cheese in the center of each piece, fold over, and roll into smooth balls.
  6. Roll each ball in bread crumbs and arrange on a lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30-60 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 20-23 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow the rolls to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Ube Pandesal freeze beautifully and can be reheated directly from frozen.

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