Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas)

Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas) French Toast Recipes

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Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas)

Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas)

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4

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Infused Milk

  • 4 cups milk

  • 1/2 cup white sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 orange, zested

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 whole cloves

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

The Rest

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • 2 large whole eggs

  • 4 slices stale French bread or brioche

  • 1 cup olive oil, or as needed, for frying

  • 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)

Directions

  • Combine milk, white sugar, salt, orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla in a saucepan, whisk, and bring to a simmer over medium-heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes.


  • Strain milk through a mesh strainer and transfer 2 cups into a shallow dish in which to soak stale bread; set aside. 


  • Transfer remaining 2 cups infused milk into a saucepan to make the custard sauce; add yolks and whisk thoroughly. Return saucepan to medium-low heat, and cook, stirring with a spatula and scraping the bottom constantly, until the mixture gets hot and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat; immediately pour through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool and refrigerate until needed. 


  • Soak stale bread in milk, turning a few times, until most of milk is absorbed and bread is saturated. Remove to a pan or plate and refrigerate until needed. 


  • Beat whole eggs in a wide shallow bowl. Coat bread on both sides in the egg. 


  • Pour olive oil, 1/4  to 1/2 inch deep into a nonstick skillet, and heat over medium heat. Fry soaked bread in the hot oil until browned and puffed, about 4 minutes per side. When fully cooked, the bread will spring back when touched in the center.


  • Remove to a plate. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar. Use a blowtorch with a low flame to brûlée the surface. Serve immediately with custard sauce.

    Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas)

    Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas)

    John Mitzewich

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    We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    874
    Calories

    17g
    Fat

    161g
    Carbs

    30g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    4

    Calories
    874

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    17g

    22%

    Saturated Fat
    6g

    31%

    Cholesterol
    252mg

    84%

    Sodium
    875mg

    38%

    Total Carbohydrate
    161g

    59%

    Dietary Fiber
    15g

    53%

    Total Sugars
    91g

    Protein
    30g

    60%

    Vitamin C
    291mg

    324%

    Calcium
    560mg

    43%

    Iron
    6mg

    35%

    Potassium
    1411mg

    30%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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