CAPIROTADA RECIPE

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This video shares a family recipe for Capirotada, also known as Mexican Bread Pudding. The description explains the deep religious symbolism behind this dish, which is traditionally consumed during Lent. Each ingredient carries a specific meaning: the bread represents the body of Christ, the cinnamon sticks symbolize the wooden cross, the whole cloves resemble the nails used in the crucifixion, and the syrup signifies the blood that was shed. The description also notes that the recipe ingredient amounts can be adjusted to suit individual preferences and the desired quantity.

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Cook Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

7 Bolillo rolls, sliced and toasted
2 Piloncillo cones
½ Cup brown sugar
4 Cups water
3 Cinnamon sticks
5 Cloves
½ to ¾ Raisins (Soak In Water 5 Minutes To Plump Up, Then Drain Water)
¾ Peanuts Or Chopped Pecans
2-3 Shredded Cheese (I Used Colby)
To Grease Your Baking Dish : Butter

Instructions

Cut Bolillo Rolls Into 3/4" Slices And Bake In Oven At 350º Until Lightly Toasted On Both Sides. (You'll Need To Flip Them Over Halfway Through Baking Time.) Remove From Oven And Let Cool.
Place Water, Piloncillo, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks And Cloves In Large Saucepan And Set On Stovetop Over Medium High Heat. Stir Until Piloncillo Cones Are Dissolved Into Syrup. Once It Boils, Lower Heat And Let Simmer Approx. 15-20 Minutes. Remove From Stovetop And Let Cool.
Grease 9X13 Baking Dish With Butter And Place Layer Of Sliced & Toasted Bread On Bottom. Sprinkle Raisins, Peanuts/Chopped Pecans, And Cheese. Remove Cinnamon Sticks & Cloves From Syrup (It's Best To Run It Through A Seive) And Pour Approximately 1 1/2 Cups Of The Syrup Over The First Layer Of Bread And Toppings In Baking Dish. Let It Set 5 Minutes.
Then Repeat The Process With A Second Layer Of Toasted Bread, Followed By The Raisins, Peanuts/Pecans, And Cheese. Pour Remaining Syrup On Top.
Cover With Foil And Bake At 350º For 45 Minutes, Removing The Foil For The Final 5-10 Minutes Of Baking Time.
Serve Warm And Enjoy!