Puto is quite popular to children and adults, they can be seen in almost every ocassion such as birthdays, baptismals, fiestas, and even in simple parties. They can also be in palengkes by bulk. So why don’t you try to gain profit in this business. Just follow our guide to start your own Puto Business at Home.
These all-time favorite Filipino delicacies can be eaten as snacks or as breakfast, both paired with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.
Why this will click
Making and selling puto and kutsinta are hit business opportunities because (1) they are ridiculously easy to make; (2) they require very little capital; (3) you can mark them up as high as 300 percent but (4) they will still be affordable to the masses.
Materials Needed
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer
- Muffin pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or wire whisk
- 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)
How To Make the Puto
- Sift the rice flour, salt, baking powder and white sugar together.
- In a bowl, add the coconut milk to the sifted ingredients and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Add anise seeds or whatever flavoring you wish (i.e. vanilla, pandan, etc.) Mix and blend thoroughly.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the muffin pans (greased with butter beforehand), making sure you leave 1/3 space at the top. This is to give the puto space to expand upon cooking.
- Steam for about 30 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of each puto – the toothpick must come out clean.
- Top with grated coconuts.
How Much Will I Make
Puto is best sold in packs. The going rate for plain homemade puto is P2.50 per piece, or P30 for an even dozen. You may charge a higher price for flavored puto, although people rarely buy too much of one particular flavor. Your best bet is to offer a combination of flavors in one pack.