INGREDIENTS
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For the Dough:
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3½ cups flour
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1¼ cups shortening
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½ cup water
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½ teaspoon anise seeds
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1-inch piece cinnamon stick
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ cup sugar, plus more for dusting
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for dusting
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For the Pineapple Filling:
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2 cups finely chopped, fresh pineapple
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¾ cup dark brown sugar or piloncillo, if available
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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¼ cup cold water
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1½ tablespoons cornstarch