Torrejas Recipe / Dessert Recipe

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.

Slice the stale Cuban loaf into 1" thick pieces.

In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and dry cooking wine.

Prepare syrup by combining sugar and water in a pot, adding star anise, and bringing to a boil.

Dip each slice of bread into the milk mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle with syrup before serving.

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