Name: Traditional Capirotada with Mango and Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided); 5 to 6 bolillos (teleras or Portuguese buns, or 1 large baguette cut into 1-inch slices); 1 pound piloncillo (grated, or substitute for 2 cups packed dark brown sugar); 1 stick canela (ceylon or true cinnamon); 1 whole star anise; 3 whole cloves; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 quarts (or 8 cups) water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 ripe plantains (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (about 3 cups)); 1 to 2 large ripe mangoes (peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)); 1 cup finely crumbled or grated queso Cotija; 2/3 cups roasted peanuts; Confectioners’ sugar (for serving)