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Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. A classic Spanish delicacy featuring thick slices of bread infused with a rich milk mixture scented with citrus and cinnamon, then pan-seared to golden perfection.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Finely grate the zest of 1 medium orange (about 2 teaspoons) and 1 medium lemon (about 1 teaspoon) into a medium saucepan.
- 2Add 1 quart whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Take the pan out of the heat and add 1/3 cup dry sherry. Leave sit until to cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, cut 1 (12-ounce) day-old baguette crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices (about 16). Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 836
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 52.9g
Chef tips
Soak each slice for at least a minute per side until it is very soft and heavy. For kids who love chocolate, spread a little chocolate spread between two thin slices before dipping and frying, or serve with natural maple syrup and fresh banana slices on top.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. A classic Spanish delicacy featuring thick slices of bread infused with a rich milk mixture scented with citrus and cinnamon, then pan-seared to golden perfection.