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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup soy milk (substitute low-fat dairy milk or nut milk, if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)
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