Torrijas: A Delightful Spanish Dessert for Lent and Easter

Ingredients
•6 eggs
•½ liter (2 cups) milk
•118 ml (½ cup) sweet wine
•15 ml (1 tablespoon) ground cinnamon
•¼ liter (1 cup) olive oil
•¼ kilo (¾ cup) honey, or as needed
•20 slices torrija bread, sliced (or any dense bread that will not break apart after being soaked in milk)

Preparation

Set aside two large sauté pans. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs; set aside. In a separate large bowl, combine the milk, wine, and cinnamon. Stir well and set aside.
Add the oil to a sauté pan and place over medium-high heat. While it heats, place the honey and 1 cup water in the other sauté pan and heat until simmering.
Dip a slice of torrija bread and dip it in the milk mixture, making sure it is well soaked. Next, dip it in the egg so that it is covered on both sides. Gently place it in the pan with the oil and fry until it is golden brown. Finally, place it in the pan with honey, making sure it is well coated. Place on a plate and repeat as needed.

About the author

Lia Windt graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Communication with Business Applications and Media Practices. She has a love for foods from various cultures, no matter how different they may be — in fact, the more unconventional the better. When she saw the opportunity to combine writing and food in an internship at The Cook’s Cook, she took it up immediately. She later worked for a tilapia producer, expanding her understanding of the food production chain and giving her a heightened appreciation for how her favorite dishes end up on her table.

Photo credit: Eva Baughman

Lia Windt

Lia has a love for foods from various cultures and enjoys travel, writing, and learning about new cuisines.

Torrijas

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