Bread Gulab Jamun

Ingredients

• 10 pieces White bread slices
• 0.25 cup Whole milk
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon Rose water(optional)
• 2 cups Ghee or Oil
• 2 tablespoons Milk powder
• 1 pinch Saffron strands(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Slivered pistachios(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water together for 10 minutes until slightly sticky, then add cardamom powder, saffron, and rose water.

2. 2

   Trim the brown edges off the bread slices and discard them or save for breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Tear the white part of the bread into small pieces and pulse in a blender to make fine crumbs.

4. 4

   Transfer crumbs to a bowl, add milk powder, and gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time to knead into a smooth, soft dough.

5. 5

   Grease your palms with a little ghee and divide the dough into small, smooth balls without any cracks.

6. 6

   Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium-low heat and deep fry the balls until they are evenly golden brown.

7. 7

   Drain the fried balls on a paper towel for 30 seconds, then drop them directly into the warm sugar syrup.

8. 8

   Let the jamuns soak in the syrup for at least 30 minutes before garnishing with pistachios and serving.