Torrijas (Spanish-Style French Toast)
Torrijas are Spain's answer to French toast with bread slices soaked in vanilla-infused milk, dipped in egg, and pan-fried. This easy Torrijas recipe is a beloved treat throughout Spain, especially during Semana Santa (Holy Week), and comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 15
Calories: 109kcal
Cost: $5
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf stale French bread* , sliced into 1.5 inch thick slices (about 12-15 slices)*
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs*
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pour the warm milk and vanilla into a shallow bowl. Crack the eggs into a separate shallow bowl and beat them well until smooth.1 1/2 cups warm milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 large eggs*
- Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon and set aside.2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Turn heat to medium and once oil is hot, but not smoking, start cooking the torijas:Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
- Dip a slice of bread in the milk on both sides, letting it soak well. Then, dip it in the beaten eggs on both sides. Place in the pan and cook, frying and flipping for a few minutes until golden on both sides.1 loaf stale French bread*
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels or a wire rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (or honey, if preferred).
- Serve torrijas warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
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Notes
Yield: 15 pieces of bread. Serving Size: 1 piece of bread.
Bread: Stale baguette slices, challah or brioche bread will work. Slice the loaf in thick 1.5 inch slices and be sure to let it dry out for a few days on the counter, or toast the slices in a low heat oven to make them dry out faster.
Egg: You will need roughly 1 egg for every 4-5 slices of bread.
Torrijas are prepared in different ways depending on personal preference or the region of Spain you visit. The most popular types are:
- Torrijas de Leche: These are the torrijas I enjoyed most while living in Spain and the one's that our host made. Torrijas de leche are bread dipped in milk (with a touch of vanilla), and then dipped in eggs and pan fried.
- Torrijas de Vino: It's also popular to dip the bread in sweet red wine instead of milk. These are particularly popular during Semana Santa. I've also seen torrijas dipped in liquor.
- Cinnamon Sugar (my preferred method)
- Honey
- Powdered Sugar
- Syrup
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
