SOPA - Bread Pudding ! (Capirotada)
14 slices of bread (any kind)
2 cups sugar
3 - 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup pinon (pine nuts) or pecan nuts
1 - 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup shredded cheese (Jack or Longhorn)
1 cup whipped cream, for garnish
1/2 cup sweet wine (optional)
Butter ovenproof baking dish. Tear bread into 1-inch pieces and toast
in 350 - degree oven for 10 minutes. Toss bread and nuts in
mixing bowl. Place sugar in saucepan over medium heat and stir
continuously until sugar melts and turns caramel color. Add water
immediately, being very careful because the syrup will bubble and
splatter. Caramel might partially solidify but will liquefy as it
reheats. Reduce heat and add raisins, vanilla and butter to caramel
syrup while still hot. Stir until butter melts and pour syrup
mixture over bread mixture. If not entirely soaked, add sweet
wine as needed. Place mixture in baking dish and top
with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream.
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