Torrejas

Name: Torrejas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 8 pieces French bread, sliced; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 lemon peel strips; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Thick slices of bread soaked in sweet milk, dipped in egg, fried until golden, and saturated with warm citrus and cinnamon syrup.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

CubanDessertStovetopVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

8 pieces French bread, sliced
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 lemon peel strips
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 lemon peel strips in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2

Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened, stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract, and remove from heat.
3

Whisk 2 cups whole milk and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk together in a wide shallow bowl.
4

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs until smooth.
5

Soak 8 pieces sliced French bread in the milk mixture for 30 seconds per side until saturated.
6

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7

Dip each soaked slice into eggs to coat, then place immediately into the hot oil.
8

Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
9

Transfer fried bread to a rimmed plate and pour warm syrup over top before serving.

Questions

Can I make Torrejas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Torrejas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 pieces French bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Torrejas keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Torrejas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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