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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Proofing Sponge
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 packets active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Activating the Yeast
- Dough
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 recipe Cheese Filling (see below)
- 1 egg white beaten with 2 tsp. water for wash
- 14 oz. Farmers Cheese (two 7 oz. packages)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp. lemon extract (optional)
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