Roti gambang, chemically raised batch
A spiced, breadcrumb-enriched Indonesian loaf raised with baking soda and baking powder, shaped into ovals and baked with sesame seeds.
Modern adaptation
Fruit roti gambang
An Indonesian palm-sugar and cinnamon quick bread with dried fruit and sesame.
Palm sugar and spice
Roti gambang is associated with Betawi food culture. This modern fruit version uses palm sugar, cinnamon and chemical leaveners, and is shaped into small oblongs before baking.
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History
Roti gambang is documented in Betawi food culture; this fruit recipe is a modern adaptation and its first attestation is not established.
Ingredients
Scaling: source batch only
Palm sugar
150 g
Finely shavedWater
75 mL
For syrup; plus a little to brushWheat flour
300 g
Dried fruit
100 g
Raisins and red and green cherries as listed by the sourceCake margarine
50 g
Ground cinnamon
4.9 mL1 tsp as recorded
Baking powder
2.5 mL½ tsp as recorded
Baking soda
1.2 mL¼ tsp as recorded
Salt
1.2 mL¼ tsp as recorded
Vanilla powder
1.2 mL¼ tsp as recorded
Sesame seeds
Amount not stated
For topping; amount unspecifiedMethod
Risks and precautions · Standard risk
Contains wheat and sesame; check the margarine label for allergens.
Do not taste raw dough; raw flour can contain harmful germs. Wash hands and surfaces after handling it.
The sugar syrup and baking tray are hot.
- Heat the palm sugar and water until boiling and dissolved. Strain and leave to cool.
- Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla powder. Stir in the cooled sugar syrup.
- Mix in the margarine, then the dried fruit.
- Divide into pieces of approximately 50 g and shape into oblongs. Place on a baking tray, brush lightly with water and sprinkle with sesame.
- Bake at 170°C for about 20 minutes until cooked through. Cool before serving.
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Indonesia
Documented preparation · Country evidenceThe sources document Indonesian roti gambang and its Betawi association; this fruit version is a modern recipe.
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Sources
PT SMART TbkInspiration · Method
Roti Gambang Fruit VeganMeasured palm sugar, dried fruit and margarine formula and 170°C bake.
Cited in: Palm sugar and spice
Universitas Pendidikan IndonesiaContext · Geography
Roti Gambang researchBetawi association, cinnamon and palm sugar, and chemical rather than yeast raising.
Cited in: Palm sugar and spice