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How I Finally Nailed Capirotada — A Family Favorite

How I Finally Nailed Capirotada — A Family Favorite
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Serves
8
Calories
250 kcal
Carbs
39.00 g

Ingredients

  • 4 cupsbolillo or French bread, cubed (about 6-8 slices)
  • 1 cupdark brown sugar
  • 2 cupswater
  • 2cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cupraisins (soaked in water)
  • 1/2 cupchopped nuts (optional - walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cupcheese (queso fresco or cheddar)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks. Stir until dissolved; let simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Layer the cubed bread in the baking dish, drizzling half of the syrup mixture over it.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle soaked raisins and nuts over the bread layer, then drizzle more syrup on top before adding another layer of bread.

  5. 5

    Pour the remaining syrup over everything and bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    For extra flavor, add cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.