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Torrijas
Spanish French toast soaked in milk and wine, fried and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Traditionally eaten during Lent and Semana Santa.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 6
Dessert·Spanish·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Soak and fry
- 1 loaf day-old bread (sliced thick)
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup sweet wine or sherry
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Soak bread
Warm milk with wine. Soak bread slices briefly — they should be moist but not falling apart.
- 2
Fry
Dip in beaten egg. Fry in oil until golden on both sides.
- 3
Serve
Coat in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with honey. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving: 340 cal · 8g protein · 48g carbs · 14g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
