Description
Spanish torrijas blend sweet eggy bread with cinnamon-infused milk, creating a classic dessert that honors traditional breakfast customs. Home cooks can savor this delightful treat, connecting with generations of Spanish culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) whole milk
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice baguette diagonally into 2.5-centimeter thick pieces, maintaining uniform dimensions for consistent cooking results.
- Syrup Creation: Combine water, sugar, honey, orange zest, salt, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Boil briefly, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid transforms into a translucent, aromatic syrup. Remove from heat and integrate flavor extracts, creating a complex infusion.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow vessel, forming a smooth, homogeneous batter designed for bread saturation.
- Bread Soaking: Immerse each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing measured absorption without oversaturating the bread’s delicate structure.
- Frying Process: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place battered bread slices, cooking approximately 3 minutes per side until achieving a rich, golden-brown caramelization. Replenish butter as necessary to prevent adhesion and ensure even browning.
- Syrup Infusion: Transfer fried torrijas to a serving platter, generously cascading the prepared syrup over each piece. Allow a minimum 20-minute resting period to maximize flavor penetration and textural refinement.
- Presentation: Serve warm or at ambient temperature, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance the dish’s gastronomic complexity.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut baguette diagonally and maintain consistent 1-inch thickness to guarantee uniform cooking and golden texture.
- Syrup Secrets: Simmer sugar mixture precisely 7-10 minutes to develop perfect consistency, creating a delicate, aromatic liquid base that infuses deep flavor.
- Bread Absorption Technique: Soak bread slices briefly (30-60 seconds) in egg mixture, avoiding oversaturation to prevent soggy results and maintain ideal texture.
- Frying Finesse: Use medium heat and add butter gradually to prevent sticking, ensuring each torrija develops a crispy, evenly golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg