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Ingredientes
- you can substitute 1 cup of dark brown sugar and
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup warm water, see note*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or orange liqueur
- 2 cups vegetable oil to fry the Buñuelos
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon anise seeds
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 12 oz piloncillo cones
- 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
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