Spanish Style French Toast With Anise Syrup Torrijas Recipes

Steps:

• For the anise syrup: Combine 1 1/2 cups water with the sugar, honey, orange zest, salt and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, about 3 minutes. Boil for 1 minute, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the mixture reduces to a thin syrup, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond and anise extracts.
• For the Spanish-style French toast (torrijas): Slice the baguette on the bias into 1-inch thick slices. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Dip the bread in the mixture and soak for 30 seconds to 1 minute (do not let the bread get too soggy).
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the soaked bread in batches until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining bread, adding more butter as needed.
• Place the torrijas on a slightly concave or rimmed serving platter and cover fully with the Anise Syrup. Let soak at least 20 minutes before serving, if time allows. Serve warm or at room temperature sprinkled with a bit of the flaky sea salt.

Steps:

• Get syrup started by boiling water, honey, sugar, lemon peel and juice, cinnamon stick, and orange peel together for a couple minutes.
• Let steep; remove peels and cinnamon stick.
• Get pan hot with a light coating of butter.
• Dip bread in milk; soak for a minute but so it does not break.
• Dip in egg.
• Put in pan to cook until lightly browned.
• They serve this warm or cold and the syrup is soaked in, or just served with honey or plain.