Fried Bread with Honey and Lemon Spain
Transform your leftover stale bread into a heavenly Spanish indulgence with this Fried Bread with Honey and Lemon recipe. Featuring crispy, golden-brown slices of milk-soaked bread that are lightly fried and infused with warm hints of cinnamon, this dish is finished with a drizzle of floral honey, a splash of tangy lemon juice, and a sprinkle of zesty lemon peel. Perfect for a quick dessert, a decadent breakfast, or an afternoon treat, this traditional Spanish creation offers a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is an easy way to explore Spain’s rich culinary heritage from the comfort of your home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Stale bread (preferably a baguette or rustic loaf)
- 250 ml Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 200 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Slice the stale bread into pieces that are around 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, mix the milk, cinnamon, and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until fully combined.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers. Test by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil—it should sizzle gently.
Quickly dip each slice of bread into the milk mixture, ensuring both sides soak up the liquid but without oversaturating the bread.
Next, dip the milk-soaked bread into the beaten eggs, coating both sides.
Carefully place the bread into the hot oil. Fry for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary.
Transfer the fried bread to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl.
Drizzle the fried bread with honey and a splash of lemon juice. Sprinkle with reserved lemon zest for a bright, citrusy kick.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful Spanish treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.7 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1105 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 777 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
