Soft vegan ube swirl shokupan with fluffy dairy-free Japanese milk bread and naturally sweet purple yam flavor.
🧾 Ingredients
Tangzhong (Water Roux)
- 3 tbsp bread flour
- ½ cup plant-based milk
Bread Dough
- 2½ cups bread flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup warm plant-based milk
- 3 tbsp vegan butter, softened
Ube Swirl
- ½ cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, whisk flour and milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thick. Cool completely.
2️⃣ Next, mix bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
3️⃣ Then, add warm milk, vegan butter, and tangzhong. Knead until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ After that, cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5️⃣ Meanwhile, mix ube halaya with milk until spreadable.
6️⃣ Then, roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread ube evenly on top.
7️⃣ Next, roll tightly into a log. Cut lengthwise to expose the swirl.
8️⃣ Afterward, twist gently and place in a greased loaf pan.
9️⃣ Finally, let rise again for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For deeper color, add a few drops of ube extract.
- Alternatively, swirl in matcha or chocolate spread.
- For extra softness, brush with vegan butter after baking.
- Additionally, bake in a Pullman pan for classic shokupan shape.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Ube Swirl Shokupan
First, tangzhong creates an ultra-soft texture.
Additionally, ube adds antioxidants and natural sweetness.
Moreover, this bread is dairy-free and egg-free.
Furthermore, it stays soft longer than regular bread.
In addition, it’s versatile for toast, sandwiches, or dessert.
Finally, it’s visually stunning and bakery-worthy.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make this bread kid-friendly, reduce the ube amount for a lighter flavor. Slice thick and serve with fruit jam or dairy-free butter for a fun and colorful snack.
