This French toast is one of the region’s most beloved desserts, especially during Easter week. Traditionally, slices of bread are dipped in milk and eggs before being deep-fried, a step that adds most of the fat and calories. Today, a lighter approach lets you enjoy French toast with milk without the heaviness, using an air fryer instead.
Torrijas de leche: the simplest recipe
To make this milk-based French toast, the ingredients stay focused on lighter, healthier options that still deliver a satisfying result. Wholemeal bread replaces white bread, and erythritol substitutes white sugar. The finished dish closely resembles classic French toast but carries fewer calories and less fat.
To prepare these milk Torrijas, gather the following ingredients:
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Two thick slices of whole wheat bread
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Half a liter of milk
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Peel of half a lemon
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A stick of cinnamon
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Two eggs
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Half a glass of water
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Two tablespoons of honey
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Erythritol
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Cinnamon powder
Torrijas in the fryer
Heat milk with lemon peel and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for ten minutes. After that time, remove from heat and discard the cinnamon and lemon peel. Allow the milk to cool briefly until warm, then pour into a deep dish.
Dip the whole wheat bread pieces into the warm milk so they soak completely. Leave them for about five minutes, turning once so the other side also becomes saturated.
Once the bread is soft and as saturated as possible, whisk the two eggs and dip the milk-soaked slices into the eggs.
The best bread for making homemade torrijas
Prepare the air fryer basket with a sheet of baking paper cut to fit. Place the torrijas carefully so they stay intact, and cook in a hot air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius for twelve minutes. Flip the slices and cook another ten minutes on the opposite side.
Finally, prepare the syrup to finish the French toast with milk. The syrup adds a glossy glaze and a gentle sweetness that complements the flavors.
You’ll make it this Easter with this French toast recipe.
To make the syrup, combine two tablespoons of honey with a little water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken slightly. Drizzle this syrup over the French toast to finish the dish.
Then mix cinnamon powder and erythritol on a plate and roll each slice through the blend. The result is a fragrant, lightly sweet finish that brightens every bite.