Torrijas with coconut milk and orange zest

A soft, aromatic twist on an all-time classic. Creamy on the inside, golden on the outside... with a citrus touch that makes them irresistible.

Ingredients

• Day-old bread
  
• 500 ml coconut milk
  
• Orange zest
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
  
• 3-4 tablespoons sugar
  
• Oil for frying
  
• Sugar + cinnamon (for coating)

Preparation 

1. Infuse the coconut milk with orange zest, cinnamon stick, and sugar.
   
2. Let it cool slightly, then gently soak the bread.
   
3. Fry in hot oil until golden.
   
4. Coat in sugar and cinnamon.
5. Serve and enjoy.
   

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