Breakfast for 4
Sherry Torrijas
Thick bread soaks in sweet sherry custard, then cooks in oil until golden and the egg coating is firm.
Typical price
$1.51for 4 servings
$0.38 per serving$1.51 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- 2 tbsp double cream
- 2 tblsp milk
- 3 tsp golden caster sugar
- 3 tbsp sweet sherry
- 4 slices thick bread
Steps
- Whisk the eggs, cream, milk, sugar, and sherry in a shallow dish for 3 minutes.
- Soak the bread slices in the custard for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Cook the soaked bread in batches for 3 minutes per side until golden and firm.
- Drain the torrijas briefly and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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