Doce de Leite Seco

Delight in a classic Brazilian dessert with this traditional Mineira recipe for doce de leite seco. This fudge-like milk candy offers the perfect balance of sweetness and a crumbly texture, making it a beloved treat from the state of Minas Gerais. Experience the authentic flavors created with simple, farm-fresh ingredients cooked over a wood-fired stove.

Ingredients

🥛 3 liters farm-fresh milk, brand: Coca-Cola bottles used for storage
🧂 1 pinch Juruá Bicarbonato de Sódio
🍚 1 kg União sugar
🧈 Margarine for greasing the tray
🌽 Cassava Flour (Farinha de Mandioca) for dusting the tray

Instructions

1- Prepare the Stove:

• Light your wood-fired stove.
• Maintain a moderate fire to ensure even cooking without overheating.

2- Set Up the Pot:

• Pour 3 liters of farm-fresh milk into a large aluminum pot.
• Place the pot on the stove.

3- Add Ingredients:

• Mix in a pinch of Juruá Bicarbonato de Sódio with the milk.
• Add 1 kg of União sugar.

4- Stir Mixture:

• Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture.
• Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
• Place two metal forks into the pot to prevent boil-over.

5- Boil and Skim Foam:

• Continuously stir as the mixture boils.
• Once foam appears, skim it off with the spoon to maintain a lighter color.

6- Monitor Consistency:

• Keep stirring and boiling until the mixture thickens and turns light beige/brown.
• Conduct the pull test by dropping a small amount into a water-filled small bowl; if it forms a soft ball that can be picked up, it’s ready.

7- Remove from Heat & Beat:

• Once the desired consistency is achieved, remove the pot from the fire.
• Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon to lighten the color and help it dry out.

8- Prepare the Tray:

• Quickly pour the warm dulce de leche into a rectangular metal baking tray greased with margarine.
• Dust the tray with cassava flour.

9- Cool and Cut:

• Allow the dulce de leche to cool completely in the tray.
• Once cooled, cut into small squares using a knife.

10- Serve or Store:

• Serve the squares on a plate.
• Store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Prep Time: Not specified
Cook Time: Lengthy; involves boiling milk until it thickens significantly
Total Time: Not specified
Servings: Cut into squares
Equipment:

• Rustic wood-fired stove
• Large aluminum pot
• Wooden spoon
• Metal forks (2)
• Rectangular metal baking tray
• Knife
• Yellow hexagonal serving plate
• Small green plastic bowl (for pull test)

Cooking Tips:

• Maintain a moderate fire to avoid cracking the stove.
• Place metal forks in the pot to prevent boil-over.
• Skim foam for a whiter candy.
• Execute pull test to ensure correct readiness.
• Beat mixture to improve texture and color.

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Doce de Leite Seco