Torrijas with sherry

Name: Torrijas with sherry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 medium Egg; 2 tbsp Double Cream; 2 tblsp Milk; 3 tsp Golden Caster Sugar; 3 tablespoons Sweet Sherry; 4 thick slices Bread; For frying Olive Oil; To serve Icing Sugar; To serve Creme Fraiche

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Serves 4 205 kcal per serving Prep 25 min Cook 25 min

Ingredients

2 medium Egg
2 tbsp Double Cream
2 tblsp Milk
3 tsp Golden Caster Sugar
3 tablespoons Sweet Sherry
4 thick slices Bread
For frying Olive Oil
To serve Icing Sugar
To serve Creme Fraiche

Instructions

In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, caster sugar and sweet sherry until smooth.
Cut each slice of bread in half and place in the egg mixture, turning gently so both sides are well coated. Leave to soak for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bread has absorbed the liquid but is not falling apart.
Heat about 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the soaked bread for around 3 minutes on each side until deep golden and crisp at the edges. Keep cooked slices warm in a low oven while you fry the rest.
Divide the torrijas between plates, dust with icing sugar and serve immediately with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt.

Tips

Use thick, day-old bread like brioche or a sturdy white loaf so it doesn’t fall apart when soaked.
Infuse the milk with a cinnamon stick and lemon peel before soaking the bread for a more complex flavor.
Fry in a mix of butter and oil for the best combination of flavor and a high smoke point.

Variations

Honey Drizzled: Instead of cinnamon sugar, drizzle with a warm honey and sherry reduction.
Chocolate Torrijas: Add cocoa powder to the milk soaking liquid for a rich chocolate version.