Aish El Saraya | Shanaz Rafiq Recipes

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and still add crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Slice the bread into thin pieces and arrange them in a baking dish.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and pour it over the bread slices.

In a separate saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, heating until sugar dissolves.

Add rose water and orange blossom water to the milk mixture, stirring to combine.

Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread slices, allowing them to soak for about 15 minutes.

Bake the bread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Top with whipped cream and garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.

Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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