CAPIROTADA -- MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING

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This traditional Lenten dessert is a terrific way to use up stale bread. Bolillos are torpedo-shaped bread rolls.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves French bread (or 5-6 bolillos)
2 cinnamon sticks
8 ounces piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar)
4 cups water, boiling
3 -4 whole cloves
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanuts
1 cup queso fresco or 1 cup American cheese, grated
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Cut bread in slices and let it dry for at least one day before preparing.
  • Fry the sliced bread, break into 2" pieces.
  • Make a syrup of water, sugar, spices and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Butter an oblong baking pan.
  • Layer bread, cheese, raisins and peanuts.
  • Pour syrup over bread mixture and bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed.
  • May be served warm or cold. If served warm, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 399, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 8.7

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