Puto Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
  2. 2Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
  3. 3Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
  4. 4Check if the baking powder is still active by mixing 2 tablespoons with hot water.
  5. 5Check if the baking powder is still active by mixing 2 tablespoons with hot water.
  6. 6Check if the baking powder is still active by mixing 2 tablespoons with hot water.
  7. 7If the baking powder bubbles, it's still good to use.
  8. 8If the baking powder bubbles, it's still good to use.
  9. 9If the baking powder bubbles, it's still good to use.
  10. 10Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder to the sifted flour.
  11. 11Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder to the sifted flour.
  12. 12Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder to the sifted flour.
  13. 13Add 1 sachet of powdered milk to the flour mixture.
  14. 14Add 1 sachet of powdered milk to the flour mixture.
  15. 15Add 1 sachet of powdered milk to the flour mixture.
  16. 16Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  17. 17Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  18. 18Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  19. 19Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them briefly.
  20. 20Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them briefly.
  21. 21Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them briefly.
  22. 22Add 1 cup of white sugar to the whisked eggs and mix until combined.
  23. 23Add 1 cup of white sugar to the whisked eggs and mix until combined.
  24. 24Add 1 cup of white sugar to the whisked eggs and mix until combined.
  25. 25Add 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the egg and sugar mixture.
  26. 26Add 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the egg and sugar mixture.
  27. 27Add 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the egg and sugar mixture.
  28. 28Pour 2 cups of evaporated milk into the egg mixture and whisk.
  29. 29Pour 2 cups of evaporated milk into the egg mixture and whisk.
  30. 30Pour 2 cups of evaporated milk into the egg mixture and whisk.
  31. 31Add 0.25 cup of melted butter to the wet ingredients and whisk.
  32. 32Add 0.25 cup of melted butter to the wet ingredients and whisk.
  33. 33Add 0.25 cup of melted butter to the wet ingredients and whisk.
  34. 34Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  35. 35Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  36. 36Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  37. 37Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  38. 38Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  39. 39Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  40. 40Strain the puto mixture into a pot to remove any lumps.
  41. 41Strain the puto mixture into a pot to remove any lumps.
  42. 42Strain the puto mixture into a pot to remove any lumps.
  43. 43Discard the first batch of puto cheese due to the old cake flour.
  44. 44Discard the first batch of puto cheese due to the old cake flour.
  45. 45Discard the first batch of puto cheese due to the old cake flour.
  46. 46For the new batch, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
  47. 47For the new batch, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
  48. 48For the new batch, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
  49. 49Add 0.5 cup of white sugar to the flour.
  50. 50Add 0.5 cup of white sugar to the flour.
  51. 51Add 0.5 cup of white sugar to the flour.
  52. 52Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the flour.
  53. 53Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the flour.
  54. 54Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the flour.
  55. 55Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.
  56. 56Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.
  57. 57Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.
  58. 58Crack 1 egg into the flour mixture.
  59. 59Crack 1 egg into the flour mixture.
  60. 60Crack 1 egg into the flour mixture.
  61. 61Pour 1 cup of water into the mixture.
  62. 62Pour 1 cup of water into the mixture.
  63. 63Pour 1 cup of water into the mixture.
  64. 64Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  65. 65Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  66. 66Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  67. 67Add 2 sachets of powdered milk to the batter.
  68. 68Add 2 sachets of powdered milk to the batter.
  69. 69Add 2 sachets of powdered milk to the batter.
  70. 70Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the batter.
  71. 71Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the batter.
  72. 72Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the batter.
  73. 73Whisk the batter until smooth.
  74. 74Whisk the batter until smooth.
  75. 75Whisk the batter until smooth.
  76. 76Grease the puto molds with butter or oil if they are not non-stick.
  77. 77Grease the puto molds with butter or oil if they are not non-stick.
  78. 78Grease the puto molds with butter or oil if they are not non-stick.
  79. 79Pour the puto batter into the molds.
  80. 80Pour the puto batter into the molds.
  81. 81Pour the puto batter into the molds.
  82. 82Heat the steamer until the water boils.
  83. 83Heat the steamer until the water boils.
  84. 84Heat the steamer until the water boils.
  85. 85Place the filled puto molds into the steamer.
  86. 86Place the filled puto molds into the steamer.
  87. 87Place the filled puto molds into the steamer.
  88. 88Steam the puto for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  89. 89Steam the puto for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  90. 90Steam the puto for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  91. 91After 15 minutes, add slices of cheese on top of each puto.
  92. 92After 15 minutes, add slices of cheese on top of each puto.
  93. 93After 15 minutes, add slices of cheese on top of each puto.
  94. 94Cover and steam for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  95. 95Cover and steam for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  96. 96Cover and steam for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  97. 97Carefully remove the puto cheese from the molds.
  98. 98Carefully remove the puto cheese from the molds.
  99. 99Carefully remove the puto cheese from the molds.

Ingredients

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