Spanish-Style French Toast (Torrijas) | Food Wishes

This Spanish-style French toast, or Torrijas, as it’s called in Spain, is basically a combination of French toast, bread pudding, and crème brûlée all rolled into one, and it is nothing short of magical. Serve this for breakfast, or anytime you want a sweet, and very unique snack. Enjoy!

[erebusbueno]

Spaniard here, grandma used to let some rum spill into the milk mixture, no one complained ever.

[Gpgesell]

his words are on a roller coaster ride

[MrButterworth]

I was in the basque region of Spain just a few weeks ago, had this 3+ times and asked Chef John to make it and he immediately delivered!!! Thanks CJ!

[lynnventura]

My Spanish-Cuban mother made them with raisin bread. I make them that way to this day. Heavenly.

[rmyers]

Finally someone is talking about the MOUTH FEEL. Chef John you're a treasure.

[JJBOXKJ]

i still making your French toast recipe from 17 years ago. this gonna up French toast game

[aroundthebonfire]

Shocking how Chef John and How To Basic can both have such different takes on such a deceptively simple dish!

[homembarata]

In Brazil we call that "rabanada" and it's usually eaten on Christmas. I knew it was common in Portugal but had never heard about a spanish variant before

[OgawaBurukkuART]

When Chef John scraped the top with the fork, my stomach howled. I need this.

[nicolacorreia]

My Portuguese grandmother made these every holiday and sometimes in between. Thank you for sharing this spanish version!

[fjlovelle]

Aaaah, wrong moment to upload this video. In Spain torrijas are usually a comfort food that's eaten a lot in Easter. And I really mean A LOT.

Those really look amazing, even better than some made locally. Thank you for sharing with everyone!

[dianallh]

An amazing recipe, very loyal to the traditional one! I always use crushed cinnamon sticks for the milk infusion, which I make the day before so that the cinnamon and the orange/lemon peel can infuse the milk even more in the fridge. Also, don't be afraid to coat the entire thing in cinnamon sugar or honey - these are supposed to be very dense desserts, traditionally eaten during lent, when meat couldn't be eaten.

[garroshhellscream]

You can take these torrijas to your nearest Spanish embassy and ask for Spanish citizenship. You'll be handed it immediately, no questions asked.

[Ranzord]

when I first saw french toast recipes I always thought that was just fancy torrijas, so it's neat to see the representation! likely they just evolved from a shared "ancestor" dish but here they are a humble comfort food, people usually just eat them picking them up with their hands

[coolcanoechic]

Yes. I totally would turn my bread slices to match the shape of the pan.

[berifuso]

Impressive. Usually americans french-toast the torrijas. But this is quite accurate. Well done. Greetings from Spain.

[BuckMulligan]

Chef John, you're too good to us. I'm drooling.

[santauxia]

Torrijas, mi postre favorito.
Thank You Chef Juan for this improved recipe.
After all you are the Best Cocinero For El Mundo Entero.
6:47 also me.
Respect.

[mattclark]

An American chef making Spanish-style French toast..3 countries coming together for a worthy cause. Thank you Chef John!

[thehappybaker]

Oh my! The Breakfast I never knew I needed!