Citrus-Scented Cinnamon Torrejas
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 Min
Serves 6 Servings
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- 2 C. whole milk
- 1 C. sugar, divided
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated orange peel
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1/8 tsps. Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Italian baguette, cut into 16 (1-inch thick) slices
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 C. Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening OR Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
- 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.
