Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak
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
For the Torrijas
For the Topping
For Frying
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
Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak
Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak
Plating & Serving
Place the warm Torrijas on a serving platter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately while warm and crisp.