pumpkin (about 700 grams), preferably calabaza de Castilla or similar • sweet potatoes (about 1 kg), use a mix of yellow and purple if available • large piloncillo cones (or 2 cups packed dark brown sugar, about 400 grams) • water (710 ml) • large cinnamon stick • whole cloves • Milk, to taste, for serving
flour tortillas • enough oil for frying the tortillas • large cones of piloncillo (about 16 ounces/450 grams total) • whole anise seeds • water (480 ml) • paper towels
French bread (see my recipe: https://Cookpad.com/mx/recetas/11901647) • cones piloncillo (or panela) • whole cloves • star anise • chopped walnuts, to taste • peanuts, to taste • sliced almonds, to taste • raisins, to taste • shredded coconut, to taste • Chihuahua-style cheese, to taste • colored sprinkles, for decorating • water (about 1.5 liters)
bolillo or French bread • large cones of piloncillo (about 28 ounces or 800 grams) • cinnamon • star anise • roasted peanuts • Vegetable oil, • Fresh white cheese, • raisins
dark piloncillo cones, 7 oz each (about 600 grams total) • cinnamon sticks • whole cloves • peanuts (about 24 oz or 680 grams) • plantains • white sandwich bread (such as Bimbo, about 28 oz or 800 grams total) • sugar (about 38 grams) • Raisins, to taste • Dried prunes, to taste • Mozzarella cheese, to taste • water (2.5 liters) • unsalted butter (about 2 oz or 57 grams)