Name: Mithi Bread Recipe: Easy Indian Sweet Bread Dessert
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 slices Bread (brown); 1 cup Vegetable Oil (for deep frying); 1 cup Sugar (granulated sugar is recommended); 1/2 cup Water; 2 pod Cardamom (green cardamom pods; also known as elaichi)

Mithi Bread Recipe: Easy Indian Sweet Bread Dessert

20 minutes

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About Mithi Bread Recipe: Easy Indian Sweet Bread Dessert

Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Mithi Bread, a beloved Indian dessert perfect for all ages. This quick and easy recipe transforms humble brown bread into a crunchy, golden-brown treat, soaked in a fragrant cardamom-infused sugar syrup. It's the ideal sweet snack or dessert for busy weeknights.

Using pantry staples like brown bread, sugar, and cardamom, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make, yet delivers an explosion of flavor and texture. The crunchy bread pieces perfectly complement the sweet and aromatic syrup, creating a truly irresistible combination.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. Get ready to savor the warm, comforting taste of homemade Mithi Bread!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep5

Cook15

Total20

Calories130 kcal

Serves

Served AsSnacks

Recipe TasteSavoury Sweet

Ingredients

For the Mithi Bread

▢ 4 slices Bread brown
▢ 1 cup Vegetable Oil for deep frying

For the Sugar Syrup

▢ 1 cup Sugar granulated sugar is recommended
▢ 1/2 cup Water
▢ 2 pod Cardamom green cardamom pods; also known as elaichi

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Instructions

Prepare the Bread

Cut each slice of brown bread into two smaller pieces.
Deep fry the bread pieces in hot vegetable oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Sugar Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the syrup slightly thickens. Do not stir excessively.
Add the cardamom pods and cook for another minute, allowing the cardamom flavor to infuse the syrup.
Remove from heat and let the syrup cool slightly.

Combine and Serve

Add the fried bread pieces to the warm sugar syrup. Gently toss to ensure all pieces are coated.
Let the bread soak in the syrup for at least 10 minutes, or until the bread is soft and saturated.
Remove the bread from the syrup and let it cool completely. For optimal flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for Perfect Mithi Bread

For extra crispy bread, allow the fried pieces to cool completely before adding them to the syrup.
Adjust the amount of sugar in the syrup to your liking. If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar by 1-2 tablespoons.
Finely crush the cardamom pods before adding them to the syrup to release more flavor. Alternatively, use cardamom powder (1 teaspoon).
For a richer flavor, use ghee (clarified butter) instead of vegetable oil for frying the bread.