Torrijas are the most iconic sweet of Spanish Holy Week. This baked version, with whole wheat bread and without frying, reduces the caloric intake compared to classic frying while maintaining all the spiced milk flavor and the characteristic soft and fluffy texture. A lighter way to enjoy this classic.
Mediterranean
Healthy baked milk toast
Baked French toast with whole wheat bread, cinnamon milk and egg, without frying. The lighter version of the Spanish Easter sweet.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
8
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 220 kcal
- Protein 8 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 7 g
- Sodium 200 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Healthy-style baked milk torrijas is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 8 slices of whole wheat brioche bread from the previous day.
- Have ready: 500 ml of milk.
- Have ready: 3 eggs.
- Have ready: 60 g of sugar.
- Have ready: Cinnamon stick and ground.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat the milk with the cinnamon stick
Heat the milk with the cinnamon stick, the skins and the sugar without boiling; infuse 15 min. Cool. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
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Place bread slices on a platter; pour the strained milk and…
Place bread slices on a platter; Pour in the strained milk and let them absorb for 20 minutes (turn halfway through). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Beat the eggs in a deep plate; pass the soaked slices through the…
Beat the eggs in a deep plate; Dip the soaked slices in the egg. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Place on a tray with baking paper
Place on a tray with baking paper. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
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Bake at 190°C for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Bake at 190°C for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with honey
Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with honey. Serve warm or cold. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: the oil should be hot but not smoking.
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