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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Heat your oil and fry the bread in the hot oil, making sure to turn them around once to cook well on both sides.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place the torrejas in the syrup and let them soak for few minutes (about 5 mins).
- Serve either cold or hot with a prune in the center and sprinkle with sugar to make it more appealing and delicious!