Burfi made with bread sounds weird but trust me it tastes too good. Best part is no one can make out with both taste and texture that it's made of bread.I added mawa/khoya to give it authentic burfi taste, you can omit it if it's not available, I used instant homemade mawa which took me just 5 minutes to prepare.
All Indian festivals are important to us and Rakhi is one of the special festival between brothers and sisters. If you are looking for something different but quick and yummy sweet than this one is just perfect.
Do try Bread burfi this Rakhi I am sure your brother will fall in love with you!
Wishing you all a very happy Raksha Bandhan.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups bread crumbs (white/brown) I used brown
1 cup milk (room temperature)
1 cup desiccated coconut (coconut powder)
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar (if not using mawa 1 cup)
1/2 cup mawa / khoya (optional)
1/2 tsp cardamom powder (elachi powder)
nuts of your choice
METHOD
Take breadcrumbs in a bowl and soak in milk. Keep it aside for 5-10 minutes.
In heavy bottomed pan, dry roast coconut powder for a minute. Add powdered sugar as soon as it mix well add soaked breadcrumbs. Cook on medium flame stirring occasionally. After 2 minutes add crushed nuts.
Cook till it combines like a thick dough. Add mawa if using. Cook for more 2-3 mintues. Transfer in a greased bowl. Garnish with more nuts. Keep in fridge for 2-3 hours or till it is set. Cut into desired shape. Serve
Pictorial:
1. Take bread slices and grind in blender to make smooth crumbs.
2. Soak 2 cups of breadcrumbs in 1 cup milk.
3. In heavy bottomed pan, saute coconut powder and add powdered sugar.
4. Now add soaked breadcrumbs.
5. Cook on medium to high flame stirring occasionally. Take taste test and adjust sugar level accordingly.
6. Add nuts.
7. Cook till it reaches this consistency.
8. Transfer in greased tin or plate.
9. Garnish with more nuts. Keep in fridge for 5-6 hours or till it sets completely.
10. Cut in desired shape.
11. Serve.
