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Capirotada (Lenten bread pudding)

Lent and Easter bread pudding of toasted bolillo layered with piloncillo-cinnamon syrup, raisins, nuts and cheese.

Time
75min
Steps
5
Capirotada (Lenten bread pudding), photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer syrup ingredients 10 minutes; strain.

    2. 2

      Layer toasted bread in a buttered baking dish.

    3. 3

      Spoon syrup over to soak and scatter raisins, nuts, banana and cheese.

    4. 4

      Repeat layers, ending with cheese.

    5. 5

      Cover and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes, then uncover 10 minutes; serve warm or cold.

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