TORREJAS DE PAN

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-cost alternative with similar sweetness.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread is healthier, while stale bread reduces waste.

Start by boiling 3 liters of water in a small pot.

Add 3 pieces of piloncillo (about 225g each) to the boiling water until dissolved.

Add 3 cinnamon sticks to the mixture and stir until it becomes syrupy, which takes about 30 minutes.

Slice 2 bolillo breads into approximately 2 cm thick pieces.

In a bowl, beat 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form, then add 4 egg yolks and mix well.

Use a hand mixer or a whisk to ensure the eggs are well combined.

Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated.

Heat a frying pan with a small amount of olive oil or vegetable oil until hot.

Fry the coated bread slices in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the fried bread and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

If desired, you can pass the fried bread slices through hot water to remove the egg smell before dipping them in syrup, but this is optional.

Once all the bread is fried, place them directly into the prepared syrup and let them soak until they are well coated and syrupy.

Serve warm or refrigerate for later consumption, as they taste better the next day.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens