Description
Cinnamon has a million uses, so how about this new twist on French Toast. The bread is lightly fried in olive oil and then topped with cinnamon sugar, much like a churro!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, brioche, or firm bread
- 3 cups of milk
- 1 cup of sugar, divided
- 2 1/2 tsp. ground MarnaMaria Ceylon Cinnamon, divided
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Powdered sugar and fresh fruit to finish
Instructions
- Cut the bread into slices, about 2.5 inches think.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 cup of sugar to the milk and stir. Lower the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Remove from heat, and allow the milk mixture to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl. stir the eggs with a fork. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining cinnamon and suger and stir until blended.
- Set a pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
- Take each slice of bread and dip first in the milk mixture, then the egg mixture and then place in the pan to cook. Cooked until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- When ready, remove the bread from the pan and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Finally, sprinkle the hot torrijas with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Repeat for all the slices of bread, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with fresh fruit.
Notes
Traditionally, Torrijas can be served with several different toppings. We suggest melted chocolate, honey, cream cheese, or maple syrup, but for those feeling truly creative, a red wine reduction makes for a special treat.