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Torrijas

⏱ ~110 min (est.)InvolvedBreakfastVegetarian
Torrijas

If you've got orange, dry sherry and baguette, you're most of the way to this breakfast: about 110 minutes of cooking across 17 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 17 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At involved difficulty across 17 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for. As written, it's meat-free.

What you'll need

Servings4

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Pantry staples (you likely have these)

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How to make it

  1. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium orange (about 2 teaspoons) and 1 medium lemon (about 1 teaspoon) into a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 1 quart whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and add 1/3 cup dry sherry.
  5. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
  6. Meanwhile, cut 1 (12-ounce) day-old baguette crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices (about 16).
  7. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  8. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let it soak for 5 minutes. Flip each slice of bread. Let the bread sit until it absorbs most of the liquid but isn't falling apart, about 5 minutes more.
  9. Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Meanwhile, whisk 4 eggs together in a medium bowl.
  10. Working with 1 slice at a time, dip the bread in the egg mixture to coat.
  11. Let the excess drip off, then add to the pan.
  12. Repeat with as many slices as needed until the pan is filled with a single layer.
  13. Fry until golden-brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
  14. Flip the slices and fry until the second side until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  15. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet.
  16. Repeat dipping and frying the remaining bread.
  17. Drizzle with honey to serve.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Pan · Whisk · Baking sheet

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Lemon
lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Milk
any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Eggs
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Honey
maple syrup · agave

Tips & common questions

How long does Torrijas take to make?

About 110 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 17 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of lemon?

Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Torrijas vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.

Recipe data for Torrijas via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.