Dulce de Leche

Dessert · Argentina classic.

Ingredients

• 1 Litre Milk
• 300g Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method

1. Mix together — Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, mix the milk, sugar, and baking soda.
2. Stir — Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Mix together — Thicken: Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and caramel-colored, about 1-2 hours.
4. Stir — Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract. Cool: Let the dulce de leche cool, then transfer to a jar.
5. Continue cooking — It will thicken further as it cools. Pro Tips:
6. Stir — Stir continuously and keep the heat low to prevent the milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
7. Add ingredients — A drop of vanilla extract added at the end of cooking enhances the flavor.

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