Colombian Holiday Bread(Mantecada) Recipe

Name: Colombian Holiday Bread(Mantecada)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. butter, softened; 2 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 2 c. flour; 1 c. corn meal; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 tsp. baking powder; 12 eggs; 1 Tbsp lemon juice or 1/4 c. rum; 1 c. raisins

Servings: persons

1 lb. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 c. corn meal
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
12 eggs
1 Tbsp lemon juice or 1/4 c. rum
1 c. raisins

1
In a large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
2
In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, cornstarch and baking powder.
3
Add dry ingredients and eggs to butter mixture, alternating 1/2 cup flour, then 2 eggs, etc., mixing well with each addition until smooth and creamy.
4
Mix in lemon juice (or rum) and raisins.
5
Grease 2 (9 x 13-inch) pans or 1 (9 x 13-inch) and 2 (8 x 8-inch) square pans.
6
Pour batter into pans about 2/3 full.
7
Bake at 325u00b0 for 60 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

2238

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. butter, softened, 2 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp. vanilla, 2 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Colombian Holiday Bread(Mantecada) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Colombian Holiday Bread(Mantecada)

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