Buttered Puto

Ingredients for Buttered Puto

• 4 cups flour, sifted
• 2 cups sugar, sifted
• 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/8 tsp pandan essence
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• Small slices cheese
• 4 cups water, for steaming

How to cook Buttered Puto

1. 1.Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
2. 2.Mix in melted butter, evaporated milk, egg, water, and pandan essence until the batter is smooth.
3. 3.Pour batter into individual molds; top with cheese now if using non-quick-melt cheese.
4. 4.Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a steamer, arrange molds inside, and steam for about 20 minutes.
5. 5.For quick-melt cheese, uncover, top each puto, cover again, and steam 2 to 5 minutes until melted.
6. 6.Remove from molds and serve hot or cold.