Description
Spanish torrijas blend golden-crusted bread soaked in sweet milk and eggs, delivering a luxurious breakfast treat that whispers comfort from traditional kitchens. Mediterranean warmth and delicate spices invite you to savor each carefully crafted, honey-drizzled slice of culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Torrijas
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
Garnish:
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully cut the baguette diagonally into 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) thick slices, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Prepare the aromatic syrup by combining water, sugar, honey, orange zest, salt, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat and allow it to simmer for 7-10 minutes until it transforms into a delicate, thin syrup.
- Remove the syrup from heat and gently incorporate the flavor extracts, creating a rich, fragrant liquid.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together until thoroughly blended, creating a smooth batter for soaking the bread.
- Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to absorb the liquid for 30-60 seconds without becoming overly saturated.
- Heat of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully fry the battered bread slices in batches, cooking for approximately 3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Add additional butter to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- Transfer the fried torrijas to a slightly concave or rimmed serving platter, then generously pour the prepared syrup over them, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow the torrijas to soak in the syrup for a minimum of 20 minutes before serving, which helps enhance their flavor and texture.
- Serve the torrijas warm or at room temperature, garnishing with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt to elevate the dish’s complexity.
Notes
- Slice bread diagonally to create wider, more elegant surfaces for maximum syrup absorption and beautiful presentation.
- Create a fragrant citrus-cinnamon syrup that infuses deep, complex flavors into every slice of bread during soaking.
- Soak bread briefly to prevent disintegration, ensuring a perfect balance between crispy exterior and custardy interior.
- Use medium-low heat when frying to achieve golden-brown color without burning the delicate egg-soaked bread.
- Allow torrijas to rest in syrup for at least 20 minutes, letting them soak up liquid and develop rich, sweet characteristics.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet and aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg