Torrijas

Ingredients

• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 4 cup whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ⅓ cup dry sherry
• 1 day-old baguette
• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 large eggs
• ¼ cup honey (optional)

Steps

1. Grate the zest from the orange and lemon into a medium saucepan. Add milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in sherry. Let cool.
2. Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pour the cooled milk mixture over the bread, letting it soak for 5 minutes, then flip and soak for 5 more minutes.
3. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Dip each soaked bread slice into the whisked egg, coating both sides and letting excess drip off.
5. Place bread slices in the hot pan without overcrowding. Fry for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
6. Transfer fried torrijas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining bread.
7. Drizzle with honey before serving.