Puto

Description
Puto or rice muffin is a common Filipino snack. There are many varieties of puto.



Ingredients

 * 2 cups rice flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 3 teaspoon baking powder
 * 2 cups coconut milk
 * 1 cup white sugar
 * 1 teaspoon anise seeds (optional)
 * 1 cup grated coconut (or coconut flakes)

Directions
Sift first four ingredients together. In a mixing bowl, add coconut milk to sifted ingredients and blend well to make a smooth mixture. Add anise seeds. Mix and blend thoroughly and fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Cook in a steamer for 30 minutes. Test for doneness. Muffins are done when toothpick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve hot topped with grated coconut, or butter.