Torrejas Recipe

Name: Torrejas Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf slightly stale French bread; 2 Orange peel strips; 1 lemon peel strip; 1 2/3 cups whole milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; vegetable oil for frying; Cinnamon sugar for serving

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
270 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
South American, Spanish

Torrejas Recipe

Soren Stephens

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A Latin American version of French toast that's both creamy and sweet.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 loaf slightly stale French bread sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
2 Orange peel strips
1 lemon peel strip
1 2/3 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon sugar for serving

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Instructions

In a saucepan, bring the milk, citrus peels, and vanilla to a low simmer. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, and let it cool to lukewarm, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove the citrus peels.
Dip the bread slices in the milk, allowing each piece to soak thoroughly.
In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.
Dip each milk-soaked bread slice into the beaten eggs, ensuring both sides are well coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each coated bread slice until golden brown on both sides.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 469mg (20%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	270kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	39g	13%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	117mg	39%
Sodium	469mg	20%
Potassium	231mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	286IU	6%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	142mg	14%
Iron	3mg	17%