UBE BAR BREAD

INGREDIENTS

Ube Bread:

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 packet instant yeast
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ⅔ cup water
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp. McCormick Ube flavoring

Ube Syrup:

• 1 tbsp. McCormick Ube flavoring
• ½ cup Purple Yam powder
• 2 cups confectioner sugar
• 1½ cups water

For Coating:

• 1 cup dessicated coconut

INSTRUCTIONS
For the Bread:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a bowl; combine bread flour, instant yeast and sugar and mix till fully combined.
3. In the same bowl, add milk and Ube flavoring mixed in warm water and melted butter.
4. Using the stand mixer, keep mixing until the flour absorbs all the liquid.
5. Remove the dough from the mixer when it turns smooth.
6. Place the dough in a greased baking pan and stretch it evenly using hands or rolling pin.
7. Bake in the center of the oven for about 25 minutes or until done.
8. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool and cut into rectangles or bars.
9. Set aside.

For Ube/Purple Yam Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, mix the purple yam powder and water over medium heat.
2. Add the purple yam flavoring, stir and bring to a boil.
3. Then, add the confectioners sugar. Stir and let it simmer until it thickens.
4. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl. Set aside and allow to cool.

Assembly:

1. Soak the Ube bars in Ube/Purple Yam syrup.
2. Shake it gently, let the excess syrup drip back on the bowl.
3. Then roll the Ube bars in the dessicated coconut making sure to coat all sides.
4. Transfer the Ube bars to a plate and serve with your favorite drink!

Credits to: mystylerecipe.net