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Torrejas

Cultural Context

Torrejas are a traditional Mexican dessert, often enjoyed during Lent and Holy Week. They are similar to French toast but are typically soaked in a sweet milk mixture and fried until crispy. This dish reflects the blending of Spanish and indigenous culinary traditions, showcasing the use of simple ingredients to create a beloved treat.

MexicanMXdessert
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 bolillos
2 tazas agua
1 cuadro grande de piloncillo
1/2 rollito de canela
2 clavos de olor
mantequilla
aceite
4 huevos
1/2 cucharada de vainilla
leche

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread offers more nutrients, while stale bread reduces waste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Cortar 2 bolillos en rebanadas.

2

Preparar el jarabe utilizando 2 tazas de agua, 1 cuadro grande de piloncillo, 1/2 rollito de canela y 2 clavos de olor.

3

Hervir el jarabe durante 15 minutos y luego apagar el fuego y reservar.

4

Poner mantequilla en una sartén.

5

Calentar abundante aceite en otra sartén.

6

Batir 4 huevos a temperatura ambiente con 1/2 cucharada de vainilla hasta que las claras estén bien batidas.

7

Integrar las yemas de los huevos una por una.

8

Sumergir las rebanadas de pan en leche por ambos lados (opcional) y luego pasarlas por el huevo batido.

9

Freír las rebanadas de pan en el aceite caliente hasta que estén doradas y crujientes.

10

Bañar las torrejas con el jarabe, ajustando la consistencia a gusto.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingfryingdraining

Equipment Needed

sarténbatidor de globo

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Mexican French ToastTorrejas de Leche
Local Name: Torrejas

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