• Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

      Torrijas. Typical dish of Easter.

      Since Easter is coming soon, I am going to talk about a typical dessert of these dates. The torrija has a very ancient origin, going back to Roman times (IV-V centuries) where the recipe book De re coquinaria by Apicio already described bread soaked in milk and honey. Originally a side dish for stale bread, it evolved in the Middle Ages and was consolidated in Spain during the 15th century, becoming associated with Holy Week due to the need for energy-giving food during the Lenten fast. Key points about the origin of the torrija:

      Roman roots: The primitive recipe consisted of slices of bread soaked in milk (sometimes wine) and fried, sweetened with honey.

      Evolution: During the European Middle Ages it was known as tostées dorées or pain perdu (lost bread), and the use of beaten egg became popular in the 14th century. Documentation in Spain: The term “torreja” appears already in the 15th century, mentioned by Juan del Encina in 1496. Easter tradition: Its consumption is linked to the Spanish Lent and Holy Week. It was a necessary caloric food during the days of fasting from meat and a way to take advantage of the leftover bread. Traditional ingredients: Over time, the recipe evolved to include milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and sometimes honey, consolidating itself as a traditional dessert of Spanish gastronomy. Tell us which is the traditional dessert in your city or country. And if you can, send us the recipe.

      Translated from Spanish
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      Camila Lucia Vargas Quintana, Maloles Muñoz and 6 others
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      • Level: level 2 stagier 2 Stagier

        Muy bien

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        • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

          Me encantan, ahora se hacen con muchas cremas y sabores, pero las clásicas son mis favoritas

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        • Level: level 3 sous 3 Sous Chef

          Me encantan. Me gustan las tradicionales aunque también me gusta innovar buscando darles un sabor o un toque diferente. Las mejores que hecho son unas que vi en Canal Cocina de Javier Cocheteux que eran horneadas y empezabas preparando el brioche días antes y dejándolo reposar. Luego preparadas la infusión de la leche y ponías las rebanadas a remojar en ésta varias horas y por último hacías otra mezcla que ponías en la bandeja de horno y por encima del pan remojado y después de horneadas quedaban jugosas y estaban riquísimas.
          Por aquí ya me están pidiendo torrijas, a ver qué se me ocurre.

          • Level: level 3 sous 3 Sous Chef

            Me encantan. Las tradicionales me encanta pero el año pasado quise innovar e hice unas con una espuma de mango que estaba riquisima tambien

            • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

              Buenooo, yo me pierdo por una torrija. Ains que ricas Antonio😍

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