Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak

Name: Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Sweet white wine (Moscatel); Whole milk; Granulated sugar; Cinnamon stick; Lemon peel; Baguette or brioche loaf; Large eggs; Vanilla extract; Ground cinnamon; Granulated sugar; Ground cinnamon; Vegetable oil; Butter (optional)

A Traditional Spanish Treat with a Modern Twist

Enjoy these rich, fluffy Spanish Torrijas, a delicious fusion of French toast and bread pudding soaked in a fragrant sweet wine.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Sweet Wine Soak

Sweet white wine (Moscatel)

1 cup

Whole milk

1 cup

Granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Cinnamon stick

1 piece

Lemon peel

1 strip

For the Torrijas

Baguette or brioche loaf

1 large, sliced 1-inch

Large eggs

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon

For the Topping

Granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

For Frying

Vegetable oil

1 cup (or as needed)

Butter (optional)

For added flavor

Preparation

Preparing the Sweet Wine Soak

Combine ingredients

In a saucepan, combine the wine, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.

Heat mixture

Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

Simmer and cool

Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Preparing the Torrijas

Whisk egg mixture

Whisk the eggs, vanilla, and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.

Soak bread

Dip each slice of bread into the sweet wine soak, allowing it to absorb fully.

Ensure bread slices do not become too soggy as they may fall apart.

Rest bread

Let soaked bread rest on a baking sheet to absorb excess liquid for 5-10 minutes.

Use a fork to gently press the bread into the soak for even absorption.

Cooking Process

Frying

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Battering

Dip soaked slices briefly into the egg mixture just before frying.

Cooking

Fry the slices until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Plating & Serving