Vida Recetas Editorial
Discover how to transform stale bread into delicious torrijas, a traditional recipe that makes the most of the ingredients you have at home. This sweet tortilla, also known as torrija, is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a comforting dessert. Originally from Spain, it is made by soaking bread slices in milk infused with cinnamon and citrus, then dipping them in egg and frying until golden. The result is a tender bite inside and crispy outside, sweetened with sugar, honey, or jam.
With basic ingredients like milk, eggs, cinnamon, lime, lemon, and sugar, you'll achieve a dish that the whole family will love. Don't throw away leftover bread: turn it into these amazing torrijas.
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 min
Servings
2
Take stale bread, cut it into slices of 2 to 3 centimeters and put it in a liter of milk with a piece of cinnamon stick, a piece of the lime peel, a piece of the lime peel, a piece of the lemon peel, and four tablespoons of sugar.
Roll them through an egg and fry them, add sugar, honey or jam on top, put them on a napkin to remove excess oil.
Move to a clean plate to serve them with whatever you like.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 1 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
