Atchuete Cuchinta

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

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.