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Ingredientes
- 4 eggs (plus one beaten egg for later to brush on top)
- 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast (2 packets)
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted margarine, melted (oil may also be used)
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
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