Dulce de Leche, argentinian typical sweet

Dulce de leche is originally from Argentina but very popular in almost all of South America. Its preparation is very simple but its high sugar content is not recommended for people with weight or health related problems.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

1.06 pt of milk

4.41 oz of sugar

1 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in half a glass of water

 

Add the milk and sugar in a saucepan over low heat stirring to mix well. Add while stirring the water with sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate serves to accelerate the process of caramelization. Continue stirring until thicken. Optionally you can add vanilla essence.

Let it cool but do not put in refrigerator. Just keep in room temperature.

Dulce de Leche can be served as is or as a crepe filling, spread on bread or toast and so on. It's delicious !