Manjar (Dulce de Leche)

Ingredients

• Sugar 1 cup
• Milk 1 quart
• Baking powder 0.25 tsp
• Vanilla extract 0.5 tsp

Method

1. Bring milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, continue cooking, and continuously stirring until milk has thickened and turned a caramel color, about 1 hour or more.
3. Stir in baking soda.
4. Continue cooking until caramelized milk has reached a pudding consistency.
5. Pour manjar into a bowl and cool completely in the refrigerator.