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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3-4 strips candied citrus peel
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- zest of 1 large grapefruit (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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