purple potato two-color rolls

How to Make Purple Sweet Potato Swirled Flower Buns

Making purple sweet potato swirled flower buns is a delightful way to blend nutrition with artistry. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to create these visually appealing and tasty treats.

Ingredients: For the dough: 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 30g sugar, 1 tsp salt, 150ml warm milk, 15g melted butter. For the purple sweet potato filling: 200g steamed and mashed purple sweet potato, 1 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk and knead into a smooth dough. Add butter and continue kneading until elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

2. Make the filling: Mash steamed purple sweet potato, mix with sugar and salt until smooth. Let it cool.

3. Shape the buns: Punch down the dough and divide into two portions. Roll one portion into a rectangle, spread the purple sweet potato filling evenly, and roll it up tightly like a Swiss roll. Flatten the roll slightly and cut it into 6 equal pieces. Repeat with the other dough portion (without filling) for contrast.

4. Assemble: Alternate the purple-filled and plain dough pieces, placing them cut-side up in a round baking tin. Press gently to fuse the layers.

5. Proof and bake: Let the buns rise for 30 minutes. Brush with milk and steam for 15 minutes or bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until golden.

These buns are not only Instagram-worthy but also offer a sweet, earthy flavor with a soft, fluffy texture. Enjoy them as a breakfast or snack!