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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, minced
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk (I used 2% by necessity)
- 2 1/2 cups (315 g) AP flour
- 2 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 T lime juice
- zest of 4 limes
- For the glaze:
- juice from 4 limes
- sugar to taste, about 1-2 cups
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05 de Agosto de 2012So unique without being odd. Love it. I want to try to veganize it. Thanks for sharing!
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