How to make Umm Ali/Om Ali:Delicious Egyptian Dessert|Egyptian Bread Pudding

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: bread

Phyllo dough is lighter, while bread can create a more rustic texture.

whole milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven.

Use puff pastry; if unavailable, you can use phyllo pastry.

Bake the puff pastry until crispy and golden brown.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of condensed milk and stir well.

Once the puff pastry is baked, let it cool to room temperature.

Break the puff pastry into pieces and place them in a baking dish.

Pour the milk mixture over the puff pastry pieces.

Add some dry fruits for garnish.

Bake for about 5 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and slightly reduced.

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