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1. In a medium size pot add 1 quart of milk, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 lemon peel, and 5 ounces of sugar.
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2. Bring it to a slow boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
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3. When starting to boil, turn off the heat and set the pot aside. Remove the lemon peel and the cinnamon sticks.
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4. Slice the stale French bread into slices that are 1/2 - 1 inch thick (approximately_.
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5. Arrange the French bread slices in a shallow baking dish or on plates.
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6. Pour 1 or 2 tablespoons of the milk mixture onto each bread slice side. Try to get them to absorb as much milk as they can without breaking apart.
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7. Let the French bread slices soak for 15 - 20 minutes.
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8. Beat the eggs in a bowl and then mix in the 1 cup of vegetable oil.
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9. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Dip the bread slices into the beaten eggs.
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10. Fry the bread slices over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Set Torrijas on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
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11. In a mortar mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon and grind for 1 - 2 minutes.
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12. Sprinkle the mix on the top of the Torrijas and let them cool for 20 minutes.
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13. Serve and enjoy your Spanish style French toast recipe!
