Torrijas | Receta ganadora

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is considered healthier.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a different flavor profile.

Prepare the bread by slicing it into 6 pieces.

For the milk version, heat 400ml of milk with 1 cinnamon stick, lemon and orange peel, and a few drops of vanilla aroma or a vanilla pod. Add 50g of sugar and stir until dissolved.

Soak the bread slices in the warm milk mixture until they absorb the liquid.

In a bowl, beat 2 eggs and dip the soaked bread slices into the egg mixture.

In a pan, heat abundant sunflower oil and fry the egg-coated bread slices until golden brown.

For the wine version, soak the bread slices in 1/2 bottle of red wine with 1 cinnamon stick, lemon and orange peel, and 150g of sugar until absorbed.

Fry the wine-soaked bread slices in abundant sunflower oil until golden brown.

Serve the torrijas dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

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