Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

• Milk — 1 l
• Sugar — 300 g
• Baking Powder — 0.25 tsp
• Vanilla Extract — 1 tsp

Steps

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