Torrijas

Preparar

1. 🥄Finely grate the zest of 1 medium orange (about 2 teaspoons) and 1 medium lemon (about 1 teaspoon) into a medium saucepan.
2. 🔥Add 1 quart whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick.

Cocinar

1. 🔥Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Pasos

1. 🧂Remove the pan from the heat and add 1/3 cup dry sherry.
2. 🍳Let sit until cool enough to handle.

Preparar

1. 🍳Meanwhile, cut 1 (12-ounce) day-old baguette crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices (about 16).

Pasos

1. 🫇Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

Preparar

1. 🍽️Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let it soak for 5 minutes.
2. 🌿Flip each slice of bread.

Pasos

1. 🌿Let the bread sit until it absorbs most of the liquid but isn't falling apart, about 5 minutes more.

Cocinar

1. ✨Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Preparar

1. 🥄Meanwhile, whisk 4 eggs together in a medium bowl.
2. 🔥Working with 1 slice at a time, dip the bread in the egg mixture to coat.

Pasos

1. 🔥Let the excess drip off, then add to the pan.

Preparar

1. 🧂Repeat with as many slices as needed until the pan is filled with a single layer.

Cocinar

1. 🍳Fry until golden-brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes.

Preparar

1. 🫇Flip the slices and fry until the second side until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Servir

1. 🍽️Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet.

Cocinar

1. 🌿Repeat dipping and frying the remaining bread.

Servir

1. ✨Drizzle with honey to serve.