Purple Yam Two-Tone Bread

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 16
Two-tone bread recipe made with purple yams
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Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g bread flour
250 ml water
100 g bread flour
25 g powdered purple yams
18 g sugar
1 g salt
2 g instant dry yeast
40 g starter tangzhong water roux
40 g warm milk ( just under 1/4 cup )
12 g eggs
15 g butter
125 g bread flour ( almost 1 cup or 4 3/8 ounces )
18 g sugar
1 g salt
2 g instant dry yeast
40 g starter tangzhong water roux
40 g warm milk ( just under 1/4 cup )
12 g eggs
15 g butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
180
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Purple Yam Two-Tone Bread is a unique bread recipe that is popular in Japan, Taiwan and many other countries. This bread is made using purple yam powder, giving it a vibrant purple hue, and the tangzhong water roux method, which yields a soft and light bread texture. The beauty of this bread lies in its vibrant color and the alternating sections of two different colors, making it a great addition to any meal or a special gift to a friend. This bread is usually served as a snack with tea or as a breakfast dish.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, mix the bread flour and water together.
2.Cook over medium heat, constantly stirring for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes a thick paste.
3.Remove from heat, cover and let it cool to room temperature.
4.In a medium bowl, mix together bread flour, purple yam powder, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, tangzhong water roux and warm milk together. Add the egg and butter, and continue to knead until the dough becomes elastic.
5.Divide the dough in half with one half having more than the other, mix each half to form two different colors.
6.Roll each color out into rectangles and stack on top of each other.
7.Roll up the bread tightly and place it into a loaf pan.
8.Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 1 hour to rise.
9.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 35-40 minutes.
10.Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

PROS

This bread is colorful and eye-catching.

The recipe uses purple yam which has a unique flavor and texture.

It’s very easy to make and works well as a gift idea.

CONS

The bread is not particularly nutrient-dense, and it may be high in carbohydrates and calories.

It requires patience and precision to assemble the two-tone pattern.

The purple yam powder and tangzhong water roux may not be readily available in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Purple yam or Ube, is rich in antioxidants, fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C.
Also, tangzhong water roux gives a softer texture to bread, making it easier to digest.

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