Polvoron
Among the countless dishes that the Filipinos adapted from their Spanish colonizers, polvoron is one of the easiest to make. Yet, despite the simplicity and the few ingredients, the nuance in flavor and the surprising texture make it utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered full cream milk
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup salted butter melted and cooled
- 1 pinch salt if using unsalted butter
Instructions
- First, prepare the polvoron mold. Make sure it’s clean and dry.
- Toast the flour in an oil-free pan until lightly browned and nutty in aroma. Cool completely.
- When cool, sift together the flour, milk, sugar and salt into a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until well-blended.
- Fill the mold with the mixture. Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture into the mold to make sure it is firmly packed.
- Push the mold handle to release the polvoron. Repeat for the rest of the mixture.