🍞 Quick Torrijas (Spanish-Style French Toast)

A fast and comforting twist on the traditional Spanish torrija — golden, warm, and lightly sweetened.

Torrijas are a classic Spanish Easter treat, similar to French toast but often infused with citrus and served warm and fragrant. This version is simplified for everyday enjoyment: you’ll use just milk, lemon, and bread, with a quick heat-up in the microwave and a fast pan-fry for golden perfection.

Whether you enjoy them plain or dressed up with toppings, these quick torrijas are a comforting delight in under 10 minutes.

🛠 Kitchen Tools

• Microwave

• Frying pan

• Small bowl

• Tongs or spatula

• Grater or peeler

🧾 Ingredients

Serves 1

• Dairy milk (or plant-based milk): 50 ml / 2 fl oz (approx. 3 tablespoons)

• Lemon peel: from 1 lemon (use a strip of peel or a few fine shavings)

• Bread: 2 slices (day-old or slightly dry bread works best)

• Olive oil: for frying

• Optional: sweetener, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Infuse the milkIn a small bowl, combine the milk and a strip of lemon peel. Add a sweetener if desired (a dash of honey, maple syrup, or stevia). Microwave for 30 seconds, just until warm and fragrant.

2. Soak the breadRemove the lemon peel. Gently dip the bread slices into the warm milk, letting them soak for a few seconds on each side until soft but not falling apart.

3. Pan-fry the torrijasHeat a frying pan over medium heat with a little olive oil. Once hot, add the soaked bread and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and slightly crisp on the edges.

4. Serve and enjoyRemove from the pan and place on a plate. Add toppings to your taste — like a dusting of cinnamon, a drizzle of honey, or fresh fruit.

   
   

🌟 Why You’ll Love This

• A classic Spanish recipe with fewer ingredients

• Ready in under 10 minutes

• Comforting and versatile — sweet or simple

• Perfect for using up leftover bread

🍯 Optional Toppings

• Ground cinnamon + powdered sugar

• Honey or agave syrup

• Orange zest or orange blossom water

• Vegan chocolate drizzle or berries

This quick torrija is warm, nostalgic, and endlessly customizable — a wonderful reminder that you don’t need many ingredients to create something delicious and comforting.