Spanish French Toast

Transform your breakfast or dessert table with the irresistible charm of Spanish French Toast, also known as *Torrijas*. This traditional Spanish treat elevates classic French toast by soaking slices of stale brioche or baguette in a luxuriously spiced milk mixture infused with warm cinnamon and zesty lemon. After an egg dip and a quick golden fry in olive or sunflower oil, these crispy-on-the-outside, custardy-on-the-inside delights are dusted with cinnamon-sugar for a perfectly sweet finish. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for brunch, holidays, or a decadent snack. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar to add even more indulgent flavor. Perfect for fans of European breakfast recipes and comfort food, this Spanish French Toast will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices stale bread (such as brioche or baguette)
• 500 ml whole milk
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 lemon lemon zest
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 3 large eggs
• 250 ml olive oil or sunflower oil (for frying)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is warm and fragrant, but do not boil. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Arrange the slices of stale bread in a large shallow dish. Once the milk mixture has cooled, pour it evenly over the bread. Let the bread soak for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure it absorbs the liquid thoroughly but doesn’t fall apart.

Step 3

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Heat the olive or sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Step 4

Carefully lift each slice of soaked bread, letting excess milk drip off, and dip it into the beaten eggs, coating both sides.

Step 5

Fry each slice in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the fried bread and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon with a little powdered sugar. Sprinkle the mixture over the fried bread while it’s still warm.

Step 7

Serve the Torrijas warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with additional powdered sugar or serve with honey or syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4403.6

Total Fat 297.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 699.9mg	0%
Sodium 2810.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 164.6g
Protein 76.1g	0%

Vitamin D 349.9IU	0%
Calcium 971.5mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 1433.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 33.3%