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Crispy Spanish Torrijas Recipe Easy Homemade with Cinnamon Honey Syrup

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A simple and nostalgic Spanish comfort food recipe featuring crispy fried bread soaked in milk and eggs, drizzled with cinnamon honey syrup and served with orange blossom cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf of stale white bread (preferably a thick crusty type like brioche or country loaf, about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml; you can use almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Vegetable oil or olive oil for frying (enough to cover about 1/2 inch in pan)
  • 1/2 cup honey (170 g)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (15 g)
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Instructions

  1. Slice the stale bread into 1-inch thick slices. If bread isn’t stale, lightly toast slices for 5 minutes at 350°F to dry slightly.
  2. Warm the milk until lukewarm (about 100°F). Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.
  3. Submerge each bread slice in the milk mixture for 20-30 seconds per side. Drain briefly on a wire rack.
  4. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until combined.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until syrup thickens slightly. Remove cinnamon stick and keep warm.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F, enough to cover 1/2 inch.
  7. Dip each soaked bread slice into beaten eggs, coat evenly, and fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Fry in batches if needed.
  8. Remove torrijas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in orange blossom water gently.
  10. Serve torrijas warm, drizzled with cinnamon honey syrup and a spoonful of orange blossom cream.

Notes

Use stale bread for best results; lightly toast fresh bread if needed. Maintain medium heat to avoid burning or greasy torrijas. Rewarm syrup gently if it thickens too much. Serve fresh for best texture. Leftovers can be reheated in a low oven to regain crispness.

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Keywords: torrijas, Spanish dessert, cinnamon honey syrup, orange blossom cream, fried bread, brunch recipe, easy dessert

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