Breakfast for 6
Milk-Soaked Torrejas
$2.22for 430 minServes 6
Slightly stale bread absorbs vanilla citrus milk, cooks in beaten eggs, and finishes with optional cinnamon sugar.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 1 | $0.70Typical price |
 | Oranges$1.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.28Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
 | Milk$0.04/oz typical | 14 oz | $0.57Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.33 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianBudgetBreakfasts
Typical price
$0.56 per serving$2.22 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf slightly stale french bread
- 2 strips orange peel
- 1 strip lemon peel
- 1 2/3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- vegetable oil for frying (optional)
- cinnamon sugar for serving (optional)
Steps
- Simmer the milk, orange peel, lemon peel, and vanilla in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes.
- Cut the bread into thick slices and soak each piece in the milk for 1 minute per side.
- Beat the eggs in a wide bowl and coat each soaked slice.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the slices for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle the torrejas with cinnamon sugar before serving.
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