How To make a Polvoron

Polvoron

Polvoron is really popular in the Philippines, especially during Christmas. A number of local variants on the traditional polvorón recipe have been made.Today, in the Philippines, there are many home based small business that are making polvoron and selling then in the market, you will even find it in the supermarket shelves and the traditional version have come a long way, now you will find polvoron and choco flavour, polvoron and pinipig, polovorn and nuts and the latest one is white and dark chocolate covered polvoron, they dipped the polvoron in chocolate, I haven't tried it but there must be a special technique or equipment they use because the polovoron will break before you can dipp it on the chocolate.

Polvoron is now becoming a favourite "pasalubong" gifts to overseas friends and family. It is easy to make, even the kids could help, my daughter enjoys moulding the polvoron and then straight to her mouth.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of all purpose flour
• 2 cups powdered milk
• 1 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 cups sugar

You will also need the following:

Japanese paper or cellophane
Polvoron Moulder- if you live overseas, polvoron moulder may be available in some Pinoy Stores in your area.

When I went back to the Philippines I bought these polvoron moulder at SM. There are round and oval moulders and they can be available in regular size or extra large.