INGREDIENTS
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2 cups whole milk
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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16 1/2-inch slices French bread
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4 egg whites
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2 egg yolks
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Vegetable oil for shallow-fat frying
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1 cup water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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6 ounces piloncillo or 1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 whole cloves
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4 4-inch sticks cannella or other stick cinnamon
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1/2 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup coffee-flavor liqueur or strong brewed coffee
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4 cups purchased dulce de leche ice cream or 1 recipe Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream (optional)