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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- All purpose flour - 2 cups
- Baking powder - 2 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Sugar - 2 tbsp
- Butter - 50 gms
- Egg - 1 beaten
- Milk - 1/3 cup
- Vanilla bean caviar - from 1/2 a vanilla bean OR 1 tsp Vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 115g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 369 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 30% |
| Total Fat 12.51g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 7.24g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 1017mg | 42% |
| Potassium 114mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 55.0g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 7.62g | 5% |
| Protein 8.6g | 14% |
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