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Cafe con Leche Flan

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This recipe is shared with us by Cristina Gerez of El Capricho in San Miguel, Mexico.

I thought the baking soda was weird but it seems to be what gives the caramel a deep dark sheen. It also adds a touch of salt which is always yummy!

4 cups fresh goats milk
11/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup water

Bring milk and sugar to boil in a large pot. When the mixture gets bubbling it expands 3-4 times in volume. Add the dissolved baking soda and continue to boil until milk is reduced and a rich caramel color has developed, 45 minutes to an hour.