Burfi
PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME: 50 mins
YIELD: 1 gal = 20-22 sweets
- Boil 1 gal milk whilst stiring in large heavy pot;
- Add:
- 1 cup sugar;
- Large pinch saffron;
- (optional) If using bottled milk, add 1/2 pint heavy cream;
- Towards the end add 1/2 stick (1/8 lb) unsalted butter;
- Remove from heat when it rolls from bottom of pan;
- Bray untill smooth;
- Roll out into a shallow biscuit tray (approx 1/2 in thick);
- Refrigerate;
- Cut into squares;
- Decorate.
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Sandlewood Burfi
Slice a walnut sized piece of sandlewood and wrap in muslin with a few green cardamon pods. Place in milk as it is being reduced.