Strawberries Cream Torrejas Food

SPANISH TORRIJAS RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Cut the bread in slices Cut the bread in slices of around one inch or 2.5 centimeters. I recommended using bread from the previous day or even bread that is two or three days old. If the bread is hard, it can soak up more milk. 2. Cut off a few small pieces of fresh lemon and orange peel. 3. Let the bread soak in milkMix the milk with the cinnamon stick and the orange & lemon peel. Afterward soak the slices of bread in the milk and let it rest for around four hours. The longer you soak the bread in the milk the juicier the Torrijas will get. 4. Dip the bread in the eggAfter four hours, take the pieces of bread out of the milk and let them drain for a few minutes. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. In the next step dip the bread slices with both sides one by one in the egg. 5. Deep fry the soaked bread slicesHeat up around 1 inch of olive oil in a pan and carefully transfer the soaked bread slices into the oil. I recommend using a spatula and a fork as the bread will be very soft and can break easily. Fry the slices for around two to three minutes on each side until they are brown. 6. Put the bread on a paper towelOnce the bread is done take it out and put it for a few minutes on a paper towel. 7. Dunk the bread in a sugar & cinnamon mixture Mix sugar and cinnamon on a deep plate and dunk the bread slices into it. 8. Enjoy your home-made Spanish Torrijas!

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM TORREJAS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, and water. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until the berries have softened. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat one cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
• In a large baking dish, whisk eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and remaining heavy whipping cream.
• Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, making sure to evenly coat on both sides.
• Coat a hot skillet with cooking spray. Place each slice of soaked bread on the skillet and cook at medium-high heat until golden brown, about two minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining slices.
• Top the toast with strawberries and whipped cream and enjoy immediately.

TORRIJAS WITH SHERRY

Steps:

• In a wide, shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, milk, golden caster sugar and sherry. Cut each slice of bread in two and dip them into the egg mix, turning to make sure they get a good coating on either side. Soak bread in egg mixture for 10 mins to absorb the liquid (carefully turn them over from time to time and make sure they don't get too soggy).
• Heat 1½ tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the bread for about 3 mins on each side until dark golden and crisp on the edge. Keep the slices warm in a low oven as you cook the rest.
• Divide the torrijas between plates and dust with the icing sugar. Serve with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt on the side.