Spanish French Toast
Transform your breakfast or dessert table with the irresistible charm of Spanish French Toast, also known as *Torrijas*. This traditional Spanish treat elevates classic French toast by soaking slices of stale brioche or baguette in a luxuriously spiced milk mixture infused with warm cinnamon and zesty lemon. After an egg dip and a quick golden fry in olive or sunflower oil, these crispy-on-the-outside, custardy-on-the-inside delights are dusted with cinnamon-sugar for a perfectly sweet finish. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for brunch, holidays, or a decadent snack. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar to add even more indulgent flavor. Perfect for fans of European breakfast recipes and comfort food, this Spanish French Toast will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices stale bread (such as brioche or baguette)
- 500 ml whole milk
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 3 large eggs
- 250 ml olive oil or sunflower oil (for frying)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is warm and fragrant, but do not boil. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Arrange the slices of stale bread in a large shallow dish. Once the milk mixture has cooled, pour it evenly over the bread. Let the bread soak for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure it absorbs the liquid thoroughly but doesn’t fall apart.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Heat the olive or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Carefully lift each slice of soaked bread, letting excess milk drip off, and dip it into the beaten eggs, coating both sides.
Fry each slice in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the fried bread and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon with a little powdered sugar. Sprinkle the mixture over the fried bread while it’s still warm.
Serve the Torrijas warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with additional powdered sugar or serve with honey or syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 297.1 g | 381% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.4 g | 297% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 2810 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.3 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*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.
