Cream torrijas, recipe with a familiar flavor

In the season of Lent it is traditional to eat the classic torrijas, this delicious snack that was born from the need to avoid throwing away stale bread. Although the oldest origins of this simple dish can be found in the Roman Empire. At that time the oldest version of torrijas was already being prepared, which consisted of a fried dough. French toast with cream is a delicious variant with a filling, to which honey and fruits such as the “french toast”, so popular in the United States, can be added. To consume some delicious cream torrijas it does not have to be Lent, you just need the desire to enjoy an easy to prepare, yielding and low-cost dessert. French toast with cream can be a delicious breakfast for the whole family or an afternoon snack with tea or coffee. The ingredient with the highest amount of nutrients used in its preparation is eggs. An egg can contain the amount of protein necessary for one day. The proteins in eggs contain the essential amino acids that the body needs and that must be consumed through food. Egg yolk contains omega 3 fatty acids and oleic acid, which protect the circulatory system. They also contain minerals like calcium that help strengthen bones. Selenium, which protects healthy cells in the body and iodine, which regulates thyroid function. Ingredients: 10 slices of bread 2 eggs 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of cinnamon ½ liter of vegetable oil 4 egg yolks 3 tablespoons of cornstarch 1 liter of milk 4 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla How to prepare cream torrijas:To prepare the cream, put the milk, the egg yolks, the cornstarch, the 4 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Let cool and reserve. To prepare the torrijas, place the bread between two slightly moistened cloths. Flatten with a rolling pin. Fill two slices with the cream. Pass through the two beaten eggs and fry in plenty of oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain the excess oil and reserve. Pass the stuffed torrijas through the sugar mixed with the cinnamon. Drain the excess oil and serve. You can spend a fun afternoon with the little ones in the house if you teach them how to prepare these delicious cream torrijas. They are ideal for a snack, easy to prepare and their flavor is fantastic.