Dulce de Leche

For half a liter of Dulce de Leche: 

1 liter of full milk 

250 grams of sugar 

1 vanilla pod 

1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda 

Boil the milk in a saucepan and add the sugar, vanilla and baking soda. Then, lower the heat to a slow boil and stir continuously with a spoon so that the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the saucepan. When the mixture starts to change color, and thickens, take a small spoonful and put it on a plate. If the mixture sticks to the spoon then it is ready to take off the fire. Stir a bit more and let it cool. Enjoy! 

Alfajor: cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche 

* recipe by Elisa Liebana, who taught me to make delicious empanadas and pastel de papas. If in Buenos Aires and you would like to take cooking classes, please contact her at cosomonio@yahoo.com.ar