Torrijas are a traditional Easter treat that can be prepared in a myriad of different ways. Much like French toast, it\u2019s actually a dessert designed to use up stale bread. The most popular recipe involves soaking sliced bread in milk that\u2019s been boiled with sugar, a cinnamon stick and lemon zest. The bread slices are dipped in a beaten egg mixture then fried in hot olive oil until golden brown. As soon as they leave the pan, they\u2019re sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon before they have a chance to cool.<\/p>\n
Taking these delicious torrijas as your base, the sky\u2019s the limit when it comes to toppings. Try drizzling with a raspberry coulis or dulce de leche caramel sauce, peaches in syrup, Greek yoghurt or with Jijona nougat sauce. Alternatively, there\u2019s a sophisticated range of fillings suggested for stuffing torrijas, like black tea and natural rum-soaked pineapple, homemade rice pudding, or apple and chocolate compote.<\/p>\n
There are also visually intriguing torrijas, like those disguised as pintxos or tostas. Savoury Russian salad, Spanish tortilla and foie in Pedro Xim\u00e9nez sherry sauce are served on a torrija base. You won\u2019t believe your eyes when you see the trompe l’oeil torrija \u2013 it\u2019s the spitting image of a fried egg but the white is made of chocolate fondant and lemon cream replaces the yolk. There\u2019s also the genuine savoury-sweet tumaca torrija with fresh tomato, Iberian ham, virgin olive oil and a drop of sherry vinegar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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