Turkish baked sütlaç (fırın sütlaç)
A Turkish rice-and-milk pudding baked until its surface is golden. Makes 4 servings.
In this version of sütlaç, the pudding is first cooked in a saucepan and then finished in the oven in a water bath. Hands-on preparation and timings are estimates; cooling and chilling help the pudding finish setting.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Prepare the oven
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Set out four individual ovenproof dishes.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The oven has reached 180 °C and all four dishes are ready.
10 min - 02
Cook the rice
Put the rinsed short-grain rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the water has been absorbed and the rice is partially cooked.
Ready to continue when: The water has been absorbed and the rice is partially cooked.
15 min - 03
Cook the pudding
Add the whole milk and sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and cook uncovered for about 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is very tender and the mixture is creamy.
Ready to continue when: The rice is very tender and the pudding looks creamy.
45 min - 04
Thicken and flavour
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth. Gradually stir it into the pudding. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until thickened; remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
Ready to continue when: The pudding has thickened, no streaks of cornstarch mixture remain, and the vanilla is mixed in.
3 min - 05
Divide and bake
Divide the pudding among the four ovenproof dishes. Set them in a larger baking dish and add hot water to the larger dish until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the smaller dishes. Bake for 20 minutes, until the surface is golden.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The surface of the pudding is golden.
20 min - 06
Cool and serve
Carefully remove the dishes from the water bath. Let them cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least another 30 minutes. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon just before serving.
Ready to continue when: The dishes feel cold to the touch and the pudding is dusted with cinnamon.
60 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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