- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Rabanada is a traditional Brazilian Christmas sweet, easy and delicious to make. It's worth preparing to enjoy the Christmas cuisine with the family.”
What you need to know
- Usa pão francês velho para obter uma textura crocante por fora e macia por dentro
- Molhar bem o pão na mistura de leite e ovos antes de fritar
- Acanha o açúcar com canela para uma cobertura crocante
Ingredients
Main
- 1 French bread (1 day old)
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
- Oil for frying
- Optional: sugar and cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
Principal
- Cut the bread into slices approximately 2 cm thick.
- In a bowl, mix the milk with the beaten eggs and set aside.
- In a plate, mix the sugar with the cinnamon for sprinkling.
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Dip the bread slices in the milk and egg mixture, allowing them to absorb well.
- Fry the slices in hot oil until they are golden on both sides.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle each French toast with the sugar and cinnamon mixture before serving.
- Serve hot or at room temperature, according to your preference.
Chef's tips
- Escolha um pão francês que tenha uma textura firme para melhores resultados
- Não suba demais o fogo ao fritar para evitar queimar as rabanadas
- Use papel toalha para retirar o excesso de óleo
Variations
- Adicione nozes picadas na mistura de leite e ovos para um toque crocante
- Use leite condensado na mistura em vez de leite para uma cobertura mais doce
- Experimente adicionar canela em pó na mistura de leite e ovos para um sabor mais intenso
Substitutions
- Pode-se usar açúcar demerara em vez de açúcar refinado
- O pão francês pode ser substituído por pão de forma seco
- A canela em pó pode ser substituída por canela em grão
How to store
French toast can be served hot or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container and consume in the following days.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze ready-made French toast, as they lose texture when defrosting. However, the French toast can be frozen while still moist and fried again before serving.
What to serve with
Serves well with afternoon coffee or as a dessert after Christmas dinner. It can be accompanied by a cup of hot coffee or tea.
Frequently asked questions
How can I make the rabanadas sweeter?
You can increase the amount of sugar in the mixture or sprinkle more sugar on the topping before serving.
How can I vary the flavor of the French toast?
You can try adding chopped nuts to the milk and egg mixture, using condensed milk in the topping, or adding a pinch of ground cinnamon to the mixture.
Can you freeze ready-made French toast?
It is not recommended to freeze ready-made French toast, as they lose texture when defrosting. However, the French toast can be frozen while still moist and fried again before serving.
Can I make French toast with fresh bread?
No, the bread needs to be a bit stale so that the French toast has a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside.
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