French Toast from Pedro Subijanas Father

1. 1

   Heat the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan.

2. 2

   When it reaches a boil (watch carefully so that it does not boil over), reduce the heat to a slow boil and cook for a minute.

3. 3

   Return to a full boil, then reduce the heat again as before.

4. 4

   Repeat four to five times until the milk is slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Simmer for 5 minutes and cool down until barely warm.

6. 6

   Pour the oil to a depth of at least 1 inch in a skillet (or better still, use a deep-fryer set at 360F) and heat until the oil quickly browns a cube of bread.

7. 7

   Place the bread slices in the warm milk and soak for about 1 minute on each side.

8. 8

   Coat with the egg and pass directly to the hot oil.

9. 9

   Fry until golden, turning once.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Arrange on a serving dish and sprinkle generously with sugar and cinnamon.

12. 12

    Serve as soon as possible warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.