Fluffy Soft Ube Cheese Pandesal

Name: Fluffy Soft Ube Cheese Pandesal
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 16 bread rolls
Ingredients: 3.5 cups Bread Flour; 2.25 tsp Instant Dry Yeast, 1 packet; 0.75 cup Warm Milk (110°F); 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar; 0.5 cup Ube Halaya Jam; 1.5 tsp Ube Extract; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted; 1 pc Egg; 16 cubes Cheddar or Quick-Melt Cheese, 1/2 inch cubes; 0.5 cup Fine Breadcrumbs, For coating

The legendary viral bakery creation: soft, pillowy purple pandesal dusted with breadcrumbs and oozing with savory-sweet melted cheddar or Eden quick-melt cheese inside.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 20 min · Difficulty: Advanced · Makes: 16 16 bread rolls

Ingredients

3.5 cups Bread Flour
2.25 tsp Instant Dry Yeast, 1 packet
0.75 cup Warm Milk (110°F)
0.33 cup Granulated Sugar
0.5 cup Ube Halaya Jam
1.5 tsp Ube Extract
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
1 pc Egg
16 cubes Cheddar or Quick-Melt Cheese, 1/2 inch cubes
0.5 cup Fine Breadcrumbs, For coating

Instructions

Activate Yeast & Mix Wet Ingredients In a stand mixer bowl, whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let bloom for 5 minutes until foamy. Whisk in melted butter, egg, ube halaya, and ube extract.
Knead Dough Add bread flour and salt. Attach dough hook and knead on low-medium speed for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
First Rise Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Stuff Cheese & Coat in Breadcrumbs Punch dough down. Divide into 16 equal balls (approx 45g each). Flatten each ball, tuck a cheese cube in the center, seal tight, and roll in fine breadcrumbs.
Second Rise & Bake Arrange on a baking sheet, cover and rise for 30 mins. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes until fragrant and golden purple.

Pro Tips

Pinch the dough dough seams extra tightly around the cheese cube so it does not leak out during baking.
Reheat leftover rolls in the toaster oven for 3 minutes to recreate that glorious gooey cheese pull!

Variations

Ube Cream Cheese Pandesal: Swap cheddar for sweet cream cheese & ube halaya filling.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

210 calories · 31g carbs · 6g protein · 7g fat · 8g sugar · 2g fiber

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the dough overnight?

Yes! Complete the first rise, shape the rolls with cheese, and place in refrigerator overnight. Let rest at room temperature for 45 mins before baking in the morning.