Puto

Name: Puto
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (or rice flour for traditional texture); 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup melted butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cut into small rectangular strips

Soft, steamed rice cakes often served alongside savory dishes like Dinuguan.

30 minutes

Serves 4

Snack

Contains common allergens

Egg Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Prepare the Steamer: Fill the bottom of a steamer with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Wrap the steamer lid with a kitchen towel to prevent water from dripping onto the puto.

2
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk, water, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Stir just until the batter is smooth and well-combined; do not overmix.
4
Fill the Molds: Pour the batter into lightly greased puto molds or silicone cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
5
Steam: Place the molds in the steamer. Steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
6
Add Cheese and Finish: Quickly open the lid, place a strip of cheese on top of each puto, and cover again. Steam for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is slightly melted and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from molds.

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