How To make a Puto

Puto is the Filipino term for “Rice Cake” and is cook by steaming. Puto are usually white and round and can vary greatly in size. It is usually served with grated coconuts. Puto is usually eaten as a merienda - a light meal or snack especially in the afternoon, but can also be eaten for breakfast with coffee or hot chocolate but it is best served  with "Dinuguan"(Pork blood stew) as a hefty afternoon merienda. 


Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
6 eggs
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/4 cups Edam cheese, shredded

Procedure:

• Shift the self raising flour in a bowl.
• Add and mix all the remaining ingredients in a bowl using an electric mixer but if an electric beater is not available use a wooden spoon.
• Brush a bit of butter on the molds to prevent the puto from sticking.
• Pour the mixture into puto molds about 3/4 full.
• Top with cheese slices or slices of salted eggs (Itlog na maalat)
• Arrange the molds in the steamer.
• Steam cook for 15-20 minutes only.
• Cool before removing from the molds