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Torrijas

Torrijas

Devashish
A classic Spanish dessert made with bread slices soaked in milk and eggs, fried until golden, and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 15
Calories 113 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf stale French bread sliced into 1.5 inch thick slices (about 12-15 slices)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • Oil for frying canola or vegetable
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Pour the warm milk and vanilla into a shallow bowl.
  • Crack the eggs into a separate shallow bowl and beat them well until smooth.
  • Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Pour enough oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Turn heat to medium and once oil is hot, but not smoking, start cooking the torijas:
  • Dip a slice of bread in the milk on both sides, letting it soak well. Then, dip it in the beaten eggs on both sides. Place in the pan and cook, frying and flipping for a few minutes until golden on both sides.
  • Remove to a plate lined with paper towels or a wire rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (or honey, if preferred).
  • Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 94IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bread pudding, cinnamon sugar, Easter treat, sweet breakfast
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