How difficult is it to prepare Torrijas express?

This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Torrijas express?

The preparation time is 5 minutes and the cooking time is 3 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 4 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

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.

Breads and pastries • 01 de Apr de 2021

Torrijas express

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Today we will teach you how to prepare Spanish torrijas express, it is a very typical and easy recipe to make, the only important thing is to make sure you have a kitchen blowtorch, you will be able to have a very crunchy and tasty bread at the end of the recipe, we advise you to accompany the torrijas with delicious hot chocolate.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

5 min

Cooking

3 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Kitchen blowtorch Cinnamon powder Brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 liter of milk 1 orange peel 1 lemon peel 1 loaf of bread from the day before or special for torrijas

Instructions

Step 1

Infuse the milk with the orange and lemon peels, the cinnamon stick and about 3 tablespoons of brown sugar over medium heat. Remove it from the heat once it starts to boil.

Step 2

Cut the bread about the thickness of 2 fingers into slices, perhaps a little less.

Step 3

When the milk is ready, strain it, to separate the rest.

Step 4

It's time to soak the slices completely in the milk, especially the crust of the bread so that they are not too hard when the torrijas are fried.

Step 5

Drain the slices of bread and place the sugar on a plate. To be able to soak all the sides with sugar mixing with cinnamon powder, remember to shake the slices to remove the excess.

Step 6

It's time to caramelize the slices, to do this, use the kitchen torch and pass it all over the surface of the bread to achieve maximum caramelization. Try not to make it too close or that the flame is not very strong to prevent it from burning.