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BakingSpainJuly 21, 2009

Torrijas (Spanish French Toast)

Very similar to American French toast, this dish is served for dessert in Spain, especially on Sunday. Chef Sandro di Marco from the Palace Hotel in Madrid

Torrijas final
Torrijas ingredients
Torrijas hot milk

What you'll need

Ingredients

2. In medium saucepan, combine

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

The method

Directions

  1. 01

    Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat and let simmer for 7 minutes and slightly thickened. Remove the cinnamon stick and allow to cool.

  2. 02

    Beat 4 eggs with 1 Tablespoon water in shallow dish and set aside

  3. 03

    Mix together in heavy saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved and milk is hot:

  4. 04

    Peel of 1 lemon

  5. 05

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large griddle to medium heat (or 350 degrees on electric griddle).

  6. 06

    Pour warm milk over baguette slices. Dip each slice into egg wash and drop onto hot skillet. Cook until golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 2-3 minutes per side. Arrange on serving platter and pour honey syrup over bread slices and serve.

    Torrijas with milk
    Torrijas dipped in egg wash
    Torrijas in oil
    Torrijas pour syrup
    Torrijas covered syrup
  7. 07

    The Palace Hotel - Madrid, Spain

    Palace hotel night
    Dining room Palace hotel

From James's kitchen to yours.