Torrijas

Name: Torrijas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread, sliced 1-inch thick; 2 large eggs; 1.5 cups whole milk; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp lemon zest; 4 tbsp olive oil (for frying); 4 tbsp honey; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Spanish French toast made with thick-cut bread dipped in sweet cinnamon-infused milk, fried until golden, and drizzled with honey. A beloved Easter tradition.

30 minEasyServes 4355 cal/serving

SpanishBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread, sliced 1-inch thick
2 large eggs
1.5 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon zest
4 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
4 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 large eggs in a shallow bowl. Pour in 1.5 cups whole milk and add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp lemon zest. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
2

Heat 4 tbsp olive oil (for frying) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3

Working with one slice at a time, dip 8 slices sliced 1-inch thick brioche or thick-cut bread into milk mixture (1-2 seconds per side).
4

Place dipped bread in hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes on first side until golden. Flip and fry 1-2 minutes on other side until golden brown.
5

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep warm on serving platter.
6

Drizzle generously with 4 tbsp honey and sprinkle lightly with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping). Serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Torrijas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1.5 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Torrijas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread, sliced 1-inch thick. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Torrijas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Torrijas?

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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