Name: Seeking A Fun Recipe This Easter? Try ~Spanish French Toast~ (Torrijas)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 8-10 Stale baguette or thick bread slices; 2 cups Whole milk; ½ cup Sugar; 2 Eggs; 1 Cinnamon stick; 1 strip Orange peel; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon; for frying Olive oil; optional Honey

Question 1

Q1. Is Spanish French Toast or torrijas, a traditional dish for Easter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Spanish French Toast or Torrijas are a traditional Easter morning food in Spain and would make a wonderful addition to your holiday festivities.

Question 2

Q2. What are the best toppings for Spanish French Toast?

Accepted Answer

While honey, orange zest, and cinnamon sugar are traditional toppings for Spanish French Toast, berries and whipped cream are always welcome additions.

Question 3

Q3: Can I use fresh bread for Spanish French Toast?

Accepted Answer

If you want your bread to soak up the milk without becoming mushy, use stale or day-old bread. Alternatively, you can gently toast fresh bread for this Spanish French toast recipe.

Question 4

Q4. What is the Spanish version of French toast?

Accepted Answer

French toast with a Spanish twist is known as Torrijas. Bread is soaked in milk until it becomes soft, then fried and dusted with cinnamon sugar for this traditional Easter dessert.