COMBINE milk, 1/2 C. sugar, orange peel, lemon peel and 1/8 tsp. cinnamon in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
ARRANGE bread slices in large shallow baking dish. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread, turning as necessary until all bread is moistened. Let stand 5 minutes.
WHISK eggs in medium shallow bowl. Heat shortening in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, dip soaked bread slices into eggs, coating both sides. Place in hot skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Mix remaining 1/2 C. sugar and 1 Tbsp. cinnamon. Sprinkle over torrejas. Serve warm with syrup or sweetened condensed milk, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving size
(1/6 of recipe)
Calories 590
Calories from Fat110g
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 75mg
Sodium 690mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 108g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 44g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
