4.5 from 6 votes
Torrejas Recipe
A Latin American version of French toast that's both creamy and sweet.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
South American , Spanish
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.