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Sopa Capirotada

Source of Recipe

Honduras


Recipe Introduction

Usually served during lent. Serves 6-8.

List of Ingredients

6 T olive oil
12 slices dense, crusty bread
Pine nuts (pinon)
white sugar
1/8 pound cheese
1 1/2 C brown sugar
2 C hot water
1/4 tsp cinnamon


Recipe

Heat oil in a skillet. Toast bread and dip each slice into hot oil. Place a layer of bread in casserole, then a layer of whole pine nuts, slivers of cheese and a sprinkling of white sugar. Alternate the layers ending with bread. Have at least 2 inches at top of casserole as this dish swells as it cooks. Combine brown sugar, hot water and cinnamon and cook until sugar is dissolved. Pour a cup of the sauce into casserole and bake at 350 degrees F. for 1/2 an hour, basting frequently with more sauce.

Var: use 1 C raisins plumped in the 2 cups of water. Also pecans can be substituted for pine nuts if desired.