PASTILLAS

Pastillas, also known as pastillas de leche, is a traditional Filipino confection made primarily from milk and sugar. These sweet, soft candies are a favorite treat and often wrapped in colorful cellophane or paper for festive occasions. Here's a simple recipe for making pastillas at home:

Pastillas Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh milk (carabao's milk is traditional, but you can use cow's milk)
• 1 cup condensed milk
• 1 cup powdered milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon butter (optional, for added richness)
• Vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Milk Mixture:

   • In a large non-stick 최고 온라인 카지노or heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in the fresh milk and condensed milk.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the mixture is reduced by half and thickens. This can take around 30-45 minutes.
   • If you want a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of butter and a few drops of vanilla extract during the cooking process.

2. Add Powdered Milk:

   • Once the mixture has thickened, reduce the heat to low and gradually add the powdered milk.
   • Continue stirring until the우리카지노 계열forms a thick, smooth dough-like consistency.

3. Cool the Mixture:

   • Remove the pan from the heat and안전한바카라the mixture cool to room temperature. You can spread it out on a plate or tray to speed up the cooling process.

4. Shape the Pastillas:

   • Once the mixture is cool, take 검증사이트 portions and roll them into small logs or cylindrical shapes (about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick).
   • Roll each piece in granulated 슬롯 커뮤니티until fully coated.

5. Wrap the Pastillas:

   • For a traditional presentation, wrap each 안전카지노 in a piece of colored cellophane or parchment paper. Twist the ends to secure.