Easy Mexican Torrejas

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Torrejas, also known as Mexican French Toast, is a crispy fried bread slices soaked in sweet piloncillo syrup—a classic comfort dessert with European origins. Learn how to make it in 5 simple steps!

Step 1: Make piloncillo syrup by boiling water, piloncillo, and spices, then keep it warm. Get the recipe

Step 2: Separate and beat egg whites with salt, then mix in yolks. Get the recipe

Step 3: Dip bread slices in egg mixture, fry until golden, and drain on paper towels. Get the recipe

Step 4: Place fried slices in the warm piloncillo syrup for 10 minutes. Get the recipe

Step 5: Drizzle syrup over Torrejas and enjoy! Get the recipe

Enjoy this easy Mexican Torrejas!

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Easy Mexican Torrejas

Easy Mexican Torrejas

Torrejas, also known as Mexican French Toast, is a crispy fried bread slices soaked in sweet piloncillo syrup—a classic comfort dessert with European origins. Learn how to make it in 5 simple steps!

Enjoy this easy Mexican Torrejas!

Enjoy this easy Mexican Torrejas!

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