Polvoron Just Like Goldilocks
13 April 2008 Labels: Desserts, Filipino Food, Goldilocks, Polvoron 18 comments
When we were still living in California, we were spoiled with having a Goldilocks store in the next town. Whenever dh had some craving for polvoron, we'd drive to Union City and stock up on different pastries. Whenever I or any of my relatives go back to Manila for a vacation, we would bring packs of polvoron as 'pasalubong' for dh and the kids.
Now that we live in the East Coast, getting Goldilocks polvoron is not that easy. There are some stores in New Jersey and New York that sell these but of course it costs more and I live four hours away.:( Goldilocks also has an online store but then the shipping costs more than the product you are ordering since they only ship 2nd-day Air. So we just ask my cousin who lives near a Goldilocks store in Southern California to buy the polvoron and ship it to us. It is not cheap either. One bag (12 pcs.) costs $15, they sure have a big profit margin on this one. This set-up worked out fine until the last shipment.
It tasted different this time. Dh noticed it too. Gone are the rich and buttery taste. Now it is bland and dry. Because of this, I decided to make my own polvoron. And why not? I remember making this during Home Economics in sixth grade. :) I also have the polvoron molds sitting in a drawer, I asked my mom to get these for 3 years ago. I have not used it since I received it, I guess I'd better start now.
These polvoron tastes just like Goldilocks'. Making it is very easy and definitely costs less $. I used a stand mixer to incorporate the rest of the ingredients into the flour, it is much easier that way. The kids enjoyed helping me make the polvoron. It is very easy for them with the help of the mold. If you would like to wrap these, you can use 'tissue paper' (like the ones you use for gift bags).
Polvoron
1 cup sifted All-purpose flour
1/2 cup full-cream powdered milk (KLIM or Nido)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-Toast the flour in a pan over medium heat.
-Stir continuously until light brown.
-Transfer the toasted flour to a mixing bowl.
-Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix
well.
-Use the polvoron mold to form the mixture.
-Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Variations:
Pinipig Polvoron:
Add 1/4 cup toasted Pinipig
Chocolate Polvoron:
3/4 cup All-purpose flour
1/4 cup sifted cocoa powder
1/2 cup full cream powdered milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
*** I'm expecting a shipment of polvoron molds this summer. Send me an email at kusineraUSA at yahoo dot com to place an order. ***
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hmmm sarap 'yan ah. paki email sa iba pls. hehehe.
Wala talaga akong pasensya sa baking.
mareng barb, mahilig pala kayo sa pulvoron mayron ako dito bigay ni monica galing sa friend niya from CA isang ziplock rin ito. Di kasi ako mahilig sa sweet. kaya ito nandito pa.
i also like polvoron. i miss it coz even though i'm here in Manila i don't have the chance to see it. maybe Goldilocks is indeed the best place to look for it here.
wow tasty tasty polvoron. I love it with pinipig
Hello Barb,saan mo nabili ang polvoron molder?sa Pinas?next time hanap din ako ng ganyang molder,I love pulvoron too din ksi eh :)
Ay pahingi din,ang dami mo sigurong stocks hehehe.
Carlotz, madali lang ito. Si Julie ang pagawain mo. LOL No baking required, yung flour lang i-brown sa pan.
Lan, mahilig si Tim nito kasi light snack lang.
Hi Dong, you are lucky to have lots of choices. I miss all the food stuffs there. :)
Hi DP, I also like pinipig polvoron. I'll try that next time when I go to the Asian store.
Amor, sa Phils. nabili ng mommy yang polvorn molder. Sa palengke daw, madami doon.
I really need to buy this thing ! I love pulvoron and I know how to make it. When I was in college I used to sell homemaid :D !
i like goldilock's pulvoron too
and i knew how to make one by experimentation
yours have molds... envious
hehe
try q gawin hahaha looks easy
I Love polvoron. It's too expensesive at Red Ribbon. It's like $3.57 for a pack of 4 at Red Ribbon.
hi...do you have any more stocks of the polvoron mold and how much are you selling it? thanks.
i bought a falafel maker at a middle eastern grocery and it works just as good to make polvoron! i used this recipe and it turned out great. i paid $3 for my falafel maker.
hi there..
my neighbor gave me a pack of polvoron from goldilocks..
when i ate that, whew i affraid i cant feel that cookie anymore.
thx for sharing the recipe :D you save my life *LOL
HI, magkano ang polvoron mold? Pwede bang mag-order?
Thanks for sharing your polveron mix... my family and friends LOVE it!!!!! it's genius!!! :)Saved me lots of money for the Holidays to give to everyone!
Thanks for sharing your polveron mix... my family and friends LOVE it!!!!! it's genius!!! :)Saved me lots of money for the Holidays to give to everyone!
I miss Polvoron. I just bought a pack for $10 the regular polvoron at Goldilocks in San Jose. Way too expensive! Thanks for your recipe, will definitely feature your recipe in our blog site.
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When you say refrigerate it for 30 minutes are they already wrap?Thanks.