Puto seco


Puto seco, also known as puto masa, are Filipino cookies made from ground glutinous rice, cornstarch, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. They are characteristically white and shaped into thick disks. They have a dry powdery texture.

Etymology

The name is derived from Filipino puto and Spanish seco, in reference to its texture. It is also spelled as "puto seko".

Description

Traditional puto seco is made from galapong, ground glutinous rice grains soaked in water overnight. However, modern versions are more commonly made with rice flour or all-purpose flour. It is mixed with cornstarch, butter, eggs, salt, and sugar. Milk can also be added. It is baked until it becomes dry and brittle. Some modern versions of puto seco come in other flavors like ube, coconut, and buko pandan.
Multicolored candy-like versions of puto seco are sometimes known as puto masa. This variant is common in the provinces of Laguna and Batangas.

Similar dishes

Puto seco is very similar to other traditionally powdery cookies in the Philippines like masa podrida and uraró.