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Tropical Coconut Ube Milk Bread

Tropical Coconut Ube Milk Bread


  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins (including rising)
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x

Description

Soft, fluffy, and rich with tropical flavors, this Coconut Ube Milk Bread blends creamy coconut milk and vibrant purple yam for an eye-catching and delicious loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a sweet, tender bread with a beautiful swirl of color and nutrients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups bread flour

  • 1 cup mashed ube (or ½ cup ube halaya)

  • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk

  • ½ cup warm milk (around 110°F)

  • ¼ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • 1 tsp salt


Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Mix warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar and yeast. Let it foam (5–10 minutes).

  2. Make Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, ube, sugar, salt, coconut milk, and the yeast mixture. Mix until shaggy.

  3. Knead & Butter: Knead the dough, adding softened butter gradually. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic.

  4. First Rise: Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours in a warm place.

  5. Shape Dough: Punch down, shape into a loaf or rolls.

  6. Second Rise: Let rise again for 30–45 minutes in pan.

  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.

  8. Cool & Serve: Let cool before slicing. Enjoy with butter, jam, or tea!

Notes

  • Use ube halaya for a sweeter, denser loaf.

  • Swirl coconut flakes into the dough for extra texture.

 

  • Best enjoyed within 3 days or frozen for later.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Breads
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Filipino / Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 65g)
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: ube bread, coconut milk bread, Filipino bread recipe, purple yam bread, dairy-free bread option, tropical bread recipe