Torrejas (Mexican French Toast)

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index compared to honey.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk can reduce calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a zero-calorie alternative, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for binding in recipes.

Prepare 6 bolillos by slicing them and removing the edges.

In a pot, combine 2 liters of water with 3 piloncillos, a stick of cinnamon, and some cloves and pepper for flavor. Boil for about an hour.

Toast the sliced bolillos on a comal until lightly browned, ensuring they do not burn.

Crack 5 eggs into a bowl, separating the whites from the yolks to ensure no yolk breaks, then whisk until well mixed.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of flour and vanilla to the egg mixture and mix well.

Dip the toasted bolillos into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Fry the coated bolillos in hot oil until golden brown, squeezing out excess oil before placing them in the pan.

Strain the piloncillo syrup and pour it over the fried bolillos to soak them in the syrup.

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