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Torrejas

This typical Guatemala dessert is very popular during Christmas and Lent. There are a dozen and one different version of the Guatemalan recipe for Torrejas,  however, most of them are the Latin American version of the French toast. These Guatemalan Torrejas are mouth-watering desserts if you are craving something sweet. They are commonly found in almost all fairs and are most popular during Christmas and Easter holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican, South American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Torrejas
  • 2 cups vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 10 slices bread (lard, sweet or brioche bread)
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
Syrup
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lb sugar
  • 4 oz prune
  • 1 orange zested
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 oz raisins
  • 1/2 tsp allspice

Method
 

  1. Beat the eggs till they form stiff peaks. Add the flour and mix it in very carefully. Pass your bread through the egg mixture until they are completely covered.
  2. Heat your oil and fry the bread in the hot oil, making sure to turn them around once to cook well on both sides.
  3. Next place the fried bread in a colander and pour hot water over then let them drain so that the bread does not become too greasy.
  4. To make the syrup, bring water to a boil in a large pot, and add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon, orange zest, and allspice till a thin syrup is obtained (boil for about 15 to 20 minutes). Finally, add the prunes and raisins.
  5. Place the torrejas in the syrup and let them soak for few minutes (about 5 mins).
  6. Serve either cold or hot with a prune in the center and sprinkle with sugar to make it more appealing and delicious!