SPANISH FRENCH TOAST

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There is French toast, and then there are torrijas, the Spanish version. The origins of both are undoubtedly the same: yet another way to make good use of bread that's no longer fresh. Though torrijas, like French toast, can be served at breakfast, they can also be a knockout dessert.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories breakfast, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Olive oil as needed
2 cups milk
Pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 large, very thick slices eggy bread, like brioche or challah, preferably stale, cut in half, or 4 smaller slices
Cinnamon sugar
Warmed maple syrup or honey, optional

Steps:

Pour olive oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a broad, deep skillet over medium-high heat; bring it to a temperature of about 350 degrees. When ready, a small cube of bread dropped into oil will sink to bottom, then immediately rise to top.
Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, salt and sugar in a broad bowl. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. When oil is ready, soak a piece of bread in milk, then dip in egg. Shake off excess liquid, then transfer to oil. Stand back, as it will spatter. Repeat with remaining bread.
Cook about a minute on each side, turning carefully; bread should be very crisp on edges. When done, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve immediately, with honey or maple syrup if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 582, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 464 milligrams, Sugar 68 grams, TransFat 0 grams