Spanish "French" Toast. Recipe

Name: Spanish "French" Toast.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -12 slices of crusty baguette or 8 -12 slices ciabatta, style bread. at least a day old; 2 cups milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, for frying; 1/4 cup icing sugar

Servings: persons

8 -12 slices of crusty baguette or 8 -12 slices ciabatta, style bread. at least a day old
2 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, for frying
1/4 cup icing sugar

1
If you are using ciabatta bread - 8 slices is the maximum.
2
In a saucepan, place the milk,sugar, zests, juices, vanilla and spices. Simmer for 5-7 minutes (it will start to smell amazing!).
3
Cool the mix for 5 minutes.
4
Add the bread all at once and leave it there to soak up all that goodness, allow a good 20 minutes.
5
Beat the eggs in a seperate bowl and in batches, carefully coat the bread.
6
In a large heavy based fry pan, add the butter (start with 2 tablespoons) and sizzle over a medium heat until fragrant.
7
Add 6 - 8 slices of bread (depending on the size of your pan - don't over crowd it) and cook for 3-4 minutes each side. Add more butter for each batch you make.
8
Repeat until all the bread has been fried.
9
Place the bread on a plate and sprinkle with icing sugar and serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -12 slices of crusty baguette or 8 -12 slices ciabatta, style bread. at least a day old, 2 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Spanish "French" Toast. falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spanish "French" Toast.

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