How do you make pastillas candy?

How to Make Pastillas Candy:

Yields: About 100 pastillas

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

* 1/2 cup evaporated milk

* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/4 cup sugar (optional, for dusting)

* Food coloring (optional)

Equipment:

* Large saucepan

* Wooden spoon

* Parchment paper

* Rolling pin

* Small bowl (for dusting sugar)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and flour. Stir until well combined.

3. Cook: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 15-20 minutes.

4. Add Flavoring: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. You can also add food coloring at this point, if desired.

5. Cool and Shape: Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly to about 1/4 inch thick. Allow to cool completely.

6. Roll: Once cooled, use a rolling pin to roll the mixture into a thin sheet. Cut the sheet into squares, diamonds, or any desired shape using a knife.

7. Dust: Dust the pastillas with sugar, if desired.

8. Store: Store the pastillas in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

* If you want a more intense flavor, you can add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of coffee powder to the mixture.

* To make colorful pastillas, divide the cooked mixture into smaller batches and add different food colors to each batch.

* If the mixture is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.

* If the mixture is too thin, you can continue to cook it until it thickens.

Enjoy your delicious homemade pastillas!