Atchuete Kutsinta ( Annatto Cuchinta )


Ingredients:

4    cups all-purpose flour
4    cups white sugar
7    cups water
1    tablespoon lye (lihia)
1    tablespoon atchuete (annatto) seeds

How to make Atchuete Kutsinta:

  • Soak atchuete in 1/3 cup water to extract color.
  • Mix flour, sugar, lye and the rest of water together. Stir until smooth.
  • Blend atchuete extract. Fill muffin cups 1/3 full.
  • Steam for from 15 to 20 minutes or until firm.
  • Yield: 8 dozens.

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