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Torrijas

Takes 65 minutes | Serves 5 |

Torrijas are a delicious Spanish style French toast that is typical around Easter. This recipe brings the traditional flavors of Spain into your kitchen with its mix of cinnamon, honey, and citrus.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole
  • 500 ml
  • 200 g
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 30 g
  • some for frying
  • 1 strip
  • 1 strip
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 whole
  • 1 loaf

Steps

    Milk Infusion

    • Bring the milk, sugar, lemon and orange peel, cardamom seeds, and star anise to a slow simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    Preparing the Bread

    • Cut the bread in thick slices and soak them in the infused milk until fully saturated but not soggy. Let the slices rest and cool on a plate.
    • Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and dip the bread slices in the egg mixture.
    • Heat about ½ an inch of olive oil in a deep, heavy pan on medium-high heat and fry the slices two at a time, flipping halfway until both sides are crisp and browned. Drain on paper towels.
    • Mix the remaining sugar with the cinnamon in a shallow bowl, then coat both sides of the slices in the mixture.

    Making the Syrup

    • Mix the remaining cinnamon and sugar with a bit more sugar and warm water in a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
    • Add the honey, simmering until it reduces to a syrup-like consistency, about 30 minutes. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
    • Spoon the cooled syrup over the torrijas until soaked, then let them cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutritional Information

223 calories per serving