RYE BREAD SWEET TREAT 💝 MAIZES ZUPA - The Latvian National Dessert 🇱🇻

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while stale bread reduces waste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk lowers calories, while water is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

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

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is budget-friendly.

Tear the bread into small pieces and place in a bowl.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.

Add the torn bread to the heated milk and stir gently.

Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the bread absorbs the milk.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Slowly add the egg mixture to the bread and milk mixture, stirring constantly.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, butter, and raisins.

Let the soup cool slightly before serving.

Serve warm, garnished with additional cinnamon if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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