Torrijas de Leche

by Francisco Jimenez Peña

These are the torrijas I enjoyed most while living in Spain and the one’s that our host made. Torrijas de Leche are bread dipped in milk (with a touch of vanilla), and then dipped in eggs and fried pan.

 
 

Choose your Toppings:

  • Top with Cinnamon sugar (my preferred method)

  • Top with honey

  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar

  • Serve with syrup

How to Make Torrijas (an overview):

  1. Mix milk and vanilla. Pour the warm milk and vanilla into a shallow bowl.

  2. Beat eggs. Crack the eggs into another shallow bowl and beat them well until smooth.

  3. Dip bread. Dip a slice of bread in the milk on both sides, letting it soak in for several seconds. Then dip it in the beaten eggs on both sides.

  4. Pan fry. Place in the pan and cook, frying and flipping for several minutes until golden on both sides.

  5. Sprinkle with your topping of choice. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold