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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- All purpose flour - 1¾cups
- Yeast - 2¼tsp
- Milk - ½cup, lukewarm
- Water - ½cup, lukewarm
- Sugar - 1tbsp
- Olive Oil - 2tbsp
- Salt - ½tsp
- For the Honey Syrup:
- Honey - ¾cup
- Sugar - 3tbsp
- Water - ½cup
- Cinnamon stick - 1" piece
- Cloves - 3
- For Garnish:
- Ground Cinnamon - as needed
- Walnuts - 2~3tbsp, chopped
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