Puto Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
  2. 2Check if the baking powder is still active by mixing 2 tablespoons with hot water.
  3. 3If the baking powder bubbles, it's still good to use.
  4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder to the sifted flour.
  5. 5Add 1 sachet of powdered milk to the flour mixture.
  6. 6Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  7. 7Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them briefly.
  8. 8Add 1 cup of white sugar to the whisked eggs and mix until combined.
  9. 9Add 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the egg and sugar mixture.
  10. 10Pour 2 cups of evaporated milk into the egg mixture and whisk.
  11. 11Add 0.25 cup of melted butter to the wet ingredients and whisk.
  12. 12Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  13. 13Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  14. 14Strain the puto mixture into a pot to remove any lumps.
  15. 15Discard the first batch of puto cheese due to the old cake flour.
  16. 16For the new batch, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
  17. 17Add 0.5 cup of white sugar to the flour.
  18. 18Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the flour.
  19. 19Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.
  20. 20Crack 1 egg into the flour mixture.
  21. 21Pour 1 cup of water into the mixture.
  22. 22Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  23. 23Add 2 sachets of powdered milk to the batter.
  24. 24Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the batter.
  25. 25Whisk the batter until smooth.
  26. 26Grease the puto molds with butter or oil if they are not non-stick.
  27. 27Pour the puto batter into the molds.
  28. 28Heat the steamer until the water boils.
  29. 29Place the filled puto molds into the steamer.
  30. 30Steam the puto for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  31. 31After 15 minutes, add slices of cheese on top of each puto.
  32. 32Cover and steam for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  33. 33Carefully remove the puto cheese from the molds.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Baking powder
  • 1 sachet Powdered milk
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 1 cup White sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Evaporated milk
  • 0.25 cup Melted butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup White sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 piece Egg
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 sachets Powdered milk
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • Eden Melt Sarap Cheese

Equipment

SteamerWhiskStrainerPuto moldsBowlPlate

Tips

  • Do not overmix the batter when making puto cheese.
  • Use white sugar for a better color.
  • Use a strainer to remove lumps from the batter.
  • If using water instead of evaporated milk, add 3 sachets of powdered milk for more flavor.

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