Bala Baiana

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 tablespoon of salted butter to a saucepan and turn it on medium heat until melted.
  2. 2Add 1 tablespoon of salted butter to a saucepan and turn it on medium heat until melted.
  3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of salted butter to a saucepan and turn it on medium heat until melted.
  4. 4Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 2/3 cup of sweetened coconut flakes to the saucepan.
  5. 5Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 2/3 cup of sweetened coconut flakes to the saucepan.
  6. 6Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 2/3 cup of sweetened coconut flakes to the saucepan.
  7. 7Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring until the mixture is thickened and pulls away from the pan.
  8. 8Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring until the mixture is thickened and pulls away from the pan.
  9. 9Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring until the mixture is thickened and pulls away from the pan.
  10. 10Take the mixture off the heat, put it in a separate bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator until cooled.
  11. 11Take the mixture off the heat, put it in a separate bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator until cooled.
  12. 12Take the mixture off the heat, put it in a separate bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator until cooled.
  13. 13Once cooled, take about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it between greased hands to form bite-sized balls, and place them onto a parchment-lined pan.
  14. 14Once cooled, take about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it between greased hands to form bite-sized balls, and place them onto a parchment-lined pan.
  15. 15Once cooled, take about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it between greased hands to form bite-sized balls, and place them onto a parchment-lined pan.
  16. 16In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
  17. 17In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
  18. 18In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
  19. 19Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it turns amber in color. Then, take it off the heat.
  20. 20Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it turns amber in color. Then, take it off the heat.
  21. 21Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it turns amber in color. Then, take it off the heat.
  22. 22Insert a toothpick into each ball and quickly dip it into the amber sugar, swirling it around.
  23. 23Insert a toothpick into each ball and quickly dip it into the amber sugar, swirling it around.
  24. 24Insert a toothpick into each ball and quickly dip it into the amber sugar, swirling it around.
  25. 25Place the sugar-coated balls back onto the parchment-lined pan to cool.
  26. 26Place the sugar-coated balls back onto the parchment-lined pan to cool.
  27. 27Place the sugar-coated balls back onto the parchment-lined pan to cool.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 thirds a cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 thirds a cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 thirds a cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vinegar

Equipment

saucepanseparate bowlparchment papertoothpick

Tips

  • Grease hands with butter when rolling the mixture.
  • Be careful when dipping the balls in the hot sugar.
  • The sugar coating turns amber in color when ready.