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Correo Electrónico
Receta When the Weather Gets Tough, The Tough Get Cozy. Warm Dessert For A Cold Night!
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Ingredientes
- 1.) 2 and 1/4 cups of milk mixed with
- 2.) 1 cup of sugar
- When the milk boils add in
- 3.) 1/4 tsp of saffron threads
- 4.) 1/4 cup of dried currants
- Quickly turn down the heat to the lowest temperature and place a lid on the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy pan melt
- 1.) 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- When the butter is melting and foamy add in :
- 2.) 1/2 a bay leaf
- Stir the bay leaf, fennel and melted butter for about 30 seconds or so then add in:
- 1.) 3/4 cup of very fine semolina flour
- 2.) 1/2 cup of sifted chickpea flour
- 3.) 1/2 cup of slivered almonds
- Pour the milk sugar mixture slowly into the grain and butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 0g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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