Ingredients
- 12 oz about 1 1/4 cup of piloncillo or dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 whole clove spice
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 16 slices 1/3” thick of bolillo or french bread at least 2 days old
- 3/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted peanut
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tbsp butter cut in small cubes
- 2 bananas
- 4 tbsp rainbow decorative sprinkles
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Steps
- Simmer the water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet, then toast the bread in batches for 2 minutes per side.
- Arrange the toasted bread in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, sprinkling cheese, peanuts, raisins, and coconut between layers.
- Pour the warm syrup evenly over the bread and dot the top with the butter cubes.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes, until the bread is soft and the syrup bubbles.
- Top with sliced bananas and rainbow sprinkles before serving.
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