Ube Polvoron is a popular Filipino dessert made with ube (purple yam) powder, butter, sugar, and toasted flour. It is a sweet and crumbly treat that is often served as a snack or dessert.
Sifting Flour: Measure and sift 1/2 cup of organic all-purpose flour to ensure a smooth and fine texture.
Melt Butter: Take 1/4 cup of creamy handcrafted butter and melt it. You can do this by gently heating the butter until it becomes liquid.
Prepare Ube Powder: Grind ube into a fine powder using a food processor or grinder until it reaches a finely ground consistency.
Mixing and Preparing the Polvoron Mixture:
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the sifted organic all-purpose flour, organic cane sugar, premium baking powder, and finely ground ube powder. Mix these dry ingredients well.
Incorporate Melted Butter: Gradually pour the melted creamy handcrafted butter into the dry ingredient mixture. Use a spatula or spoon to combine until a crumbly dough forms.
Shaping and Molding Polvoron:
Shaping the Mixture: Take a portion of the dough mixture and press it into a polvoron mold or shape it into small, compacted round shapes by hand.
Molding Polvoron Shapes: Carefully press the dough into the mold, ensuring it fills the mold evenly. If shaping by hand, press and mold the mixture into small, bite-sized pieces or oval-shaped discs.
Refrigerate for Firmness: Place the molded polvoron on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes. This will help them firm up and hold their shape.
Storing and Serving:
Wrap and Store: Once firm, carefully remove the polvoron from the molds and wrap them individually in colorful cellophane or wax paper.
Store Properly: Store the wrapped polvoron in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
• Use a high-quality ube powder for the best flavor.• If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of melted butter at a time until it comes together.• For a softer texture, bake the ube polvoron for less time.• For a crunchier texture, bake the ube polvoron for more time.• For a sweeter flavor, add more sugar.• For a saltier flavor, add more salt.