Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas) - Food Wishes
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Date: 2024-11-03
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dianallh
An amazing recipe, very loyal to the traditional one! I always use crushed cinnamon sticks for the milk infusion, which I make the day before so that the cinnamon and the orange/lemon peel can infuse the milk even more in the fridge. Also, don't be afraid to coat the entire thing in cinnamon sugar or honey - these are supposed to be very dense desserts, traditionally eaten during lent, when meat couldn't be eaten.
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An amazing recipe, very loyal to the traditional one! I always use crushed cinnamon sticks for the milk infusion, which I make the day before so that the cinnamon and the orange/lemon peel can infuse the milk even more in the fridge. Also, don't be afraid to coat the entire thing in cinnamon sugar or honey - these are supposed to be very dense desserts, traditionally eaten during lent, when meat couldn't be eaten.
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Kany619
In Mexico we have something called Torrejas that is similar except the bolillo is covered in egg, fried and then dipped into piloncillo syrup. The more popular version is capirotada which is just fried bread dipped in piloncillo syrup. Both are delicious and usually eaten during semana santa and Easter
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In Mexico we have something called Torrejas that is similar except the bolillo is covered in egg, fried and then dipped into piloncillo syrup. The more popular version is capirotada which is just fried bread dipped in piloncillo syrup. Both are delicious and usually eaten during semana santa and Easter
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jc5c515
Congrats from Spain, u made a very good version.
Imho, you used too many ingredients for the milk, I'd go for sugar, pinch of salt and ONE lemon zest (or orange or both.
It's also traditional to soak them in a wine sirup after cooking, made with white wine, cinnamon and a ton of sugar.
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Congrats from Spain, u made a very good version.
Imho, you used too many ingredients for the milk, I'd go for sugar, pinch of salt and ONE lemon zest (or orange or both.
It's also traditional to soak them in a wine sirup after cooking, made with white wine, cinnamon and a ton of sugar.
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Ranzord95
when I first saw french toast recipes I always thought that was just fancy torrijas, so it's neat to see the representation! likely they just evolved from a shared ancestor dish but here they are a humble comfort food, people usually just eat them picking them up with their hands
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when I first saw french toast recipes I always thought that was just fancy torrijas, so it's neat to see the representation! likely they just evolved from a shared ancestor dish but here they are a humble comfort food, people usually just eat them picking them up with their hands
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fjlovelle
Aaaah, wrong moment to upload this video. In Spain torrijas are usually a comfort food that's eaten a lot in Easter. And I really mean A LOT.
Those really look amazing, even better than some made locally. Thank you for sharing with everyone!
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Aaaah, wrong moment to upload this video. In Spain torrijas are usually a comfort food that's eaten a lot in Easter. And I really mean A LOT.
Those really look amazing, even better than some made locally. Thank you for sharing with everyone!
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beck645
John please get out a ruler and just stare at it for a half hour. When you say 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick and then cut it a near perfect 1 inch thick, well you need a little practice with your judgement of sizes. Looks good.
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John please get out a ruler and just stare at it for a half hour. When you say 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick and then cut it a near perfect 1 inch thick, well you need a little practice with your judgement of sizes. Looks good.
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tenzhitihsien888
I saw the method of splitting the dredge between milk and eggs awhile back (in the video I saw it was touted as a French method for French toast. I tried it and it's the only way I'll do French toast now.
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I saw the method of splitting the dredge between milk and eggs awhile back (in the video I saw it was touted as a French method for French toast. I tried it and it's the only way I'll do French toast now.
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nadiedeinteres1285
It's very funny that you have to artificially have to make stale bread, traditionally this is a dish made by grandmas to make something very delicious out of stale bread to not throw it away.
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It's very funny that you have to artificially have to make stale bread, traditionally this is a dish made by grandmas to make something very delicious out of stale bread to not throw it away.
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colinmcdonald2499
2: 57. Look how badly the 1liter/quart sized pyrex measuring pitchers pour. Chef John was ready for it to pour down the front. But doesn't warn us. I hate my 1 liter pyrex. It is a POS.
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2: 57. Look how badly the 1liter/quart sized pyrex measuring pitchers pour. Chef John was ready for it to pour down the front. But doesn't warn us. I hate my 1 liter pyrex. It is a POS.
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bkm2797
Just love how you lightheartedly cover all the possible questions that might be going on in our heads, lol, it’s my favorite part, besides the delicious recipe of course. Thank you John
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Just love how you lightheartedly cover all the possible questions that might be going on in our heads, lol, it’s my favorite part, besides the delicious recipe of course. Thank you John
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davidcarbone3385
Gotta love when Food Wishes history is made. And, that measuring glass cup is huge! A 1-quarter! And yes I often put my tee shirts on backwards just to turn them around: )
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Gotta love when Food Wishes history is made. And, that measuring glass cup is huge! A 1-quarter! And yes I often put my tee shirts on backwards just to turn them around: )
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breezy9579
This looks amazing! Hope you enjoyed eating it as much as I enjoyed watching you cook! My food wish would be something from the Middle East, I’m not quite sure what though
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This looks amazing! Hope you enjoyed eating it as much as I enjoyed watching you cook! My food wish would be something from the Middle East, I’m not quite sure what though
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santauxia
Torrijas, mi postre favorito.
Thank You Chef Juan for this improved recipe.
After all you are the Best Cocinero For El Mundo Entero.
6: 47 also me.
Respect.
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Torrijas, mi postre favorito.
Thank You Chef Juan for this improved recipe.
After all you are the Best Cocinero For El Mundo Entero.
6: 47 also me.
Respect.
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ddewittfulton
I have always wanted some kind of crunch with French toast and this looks like the answer! I'm thinking of tracking down maple sugar for the full breakfast affect!
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I have always wanted some kind of crunch with French toast and this looks like the answer! I'm thinking of tracking down maple sugar for the full breakfast affect!
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sayididit2930
Instead of turning the bread to match the curve of the pan, when you're flipping the second piece, just push the first piece to the other side of the pan.
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Instead of turning the bread to match the curve of the pan, when you're flipping the second piece, just push the first piece to the other side of the pan.
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foodwishes
Not gonna lie, I saw the thumbnail with my sleepy eyes and was thinking that why are there raspberries served with a steak!
Gotta give this a try soon!
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Not gonna lie, I saw the thumbnail with my sleepy eyes and was thinking that why are there raspberries served with a steak!
Gotta give this a try soon!
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homembarata
In Brazil we call that rabanada and it's usually eaten on Christmas. I knew it was common in Portugal but had never heard about a spanish variant before
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In Brazil we call that rabanada and it's usually eaten on Christmas. I knew it was common in Portugal but had never heard about a spanish variant before
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MrButterworth24
I was in the basque region of Spain just a few weeks ago, had this 3 times and asked Chef John to make it and he immediately delivered! Thanks CJ!
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I was in the basque region of Spain just a few weeks ago, had this 3 times and asked Chef John to make it and he immediately delivered! Thanks CJ!
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foodwishes
You can take these torrijas to your nearest Spanish embassy and ask for Spanish citizenship. You'll be handed it immediately, no questions asked.
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You can take these torrijas to your nearest Spanish embassy and ask for Spanish citizenship. You'll be handed it immediately, no questions asked.
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sammooa
Love you, chef john! in the wake of serious depression and this video just made it that much easier for me. Thank you for brightening up my day!
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Love you, chef john! in the wake of serious depression and this video just made it that much easier for me. Thank you for brightening up my day!
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