Polvoron
Adapted from the Spanish shortbread of the same name, Filipino polvoron is a no-bake sweet shaped by pressing toasted flour, powdered milk, sugar and melted butter into a mold.
Servings 40 polvorones
Equipment
- polvoron molder
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
- 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.
- Serve immediately or freeze for a firmer texture.