Puto Cheese

14 mins
Serves 20
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Directions

  1. 1Mix one whole egg, vanilla extract, two tablespoons of vegetable oil, water, sugar, and two pinches of salt in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix one whole egg, vanilla extract, two tablespoons of vegetable oil, water, sugar, and two pinches of salt in a bowl.
  3. 3Mix one whole egg, vanilla extract, two tablespoons of vegetable oil, water, sugar, and two pinches of salt in a bowl.
  4. 4Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  5. 5Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  6. 6Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  7. 7Add and sift the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and powdered milk.
  8. 8Add and sift the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and powdered milk.
  9. 9Add and sift the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and powdered milk.
  10. 10Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  11. 11Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  12. 12Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  13. 13Add two tablespoons of evaporated milk to the batter.
  14. 14Add two tablespoons of evaporated milk to the batter.
  15. 15Add two tablespoons of evaporated milk to the batter.
  16. 16Strain the batter to ensure it is smooth and lump-free.
  17. 17Strain the batter to ensure it is smooth and lump-free.
  18. 18Strain the batter to ensure it is smooth and lump-free.
  19. 19Lightly whisk the strained batter to incorporate the evaporated milk.
  20. 20Lightly whisk the strained batter to incorporate the evaporated milk.
  21. 21Lightly whisk the strained batter to incorporate the evaporated milk.
  22. 22Fill each molder about three-fourths full, as the puto will rise.
  23. 23Fill each molder about three-fourths full, as the puto will rise.
  24. 24Fill each molder about three-fourths full, as the puto will rise.
  25. 25Steam the puto for 12 minutes.
  26. 26Steam the puto for 12 minutes.
  27. 27Steam the puto for 12 minutes.
  28. 28After 10 minutes of steaming, add cheese slices on top of each puto.
  29. 29After 10 minutes of steaming, add cheese slices on top of each puto.
  30. 30After 10 minutes of steaming, add cheese slices on top of each puto.
  31. 31Steam for an additional 2 minutes until fully cooked.
  32. 32Steam for an additional 2 minutes until fully cooked.
  33. 33Steam for an additional 2 minutes until fully cooked.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 swak pack powdered milk
  • 1 swak pack powdered milk
  • 1 swak pack powdered milk
  • 2 pinch salt
  • 2 pinch salt
  • 2 pinch salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • cheese
  • cheese
  • cheese

Equipment

whiskstrainersteamerbowlmolder

Tips

  • Do not overmix, as it might prevent the puto cheese from rising.
  • Make sure to boil water before steaming.