Rabanada
Rabanada is a traditional Brazilian treat similar to French toast, made by soaking thick bread slices in sweetened milk and eggs before frying to create a comforting dessert or breakfast dish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into ~1½ – 2 inch wide pieces
- 2 cups milk
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk (half of a 14 oz can)
- 4 tbsp eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for the egg mixture)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (for the cinnamon-sugar coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with 1 tsp of cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and 1 tbsp of cinnamon.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat.
- Submerge a slice of bread in the milk mixture for about 10 seconds. Lift it out and coat it in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are covered. Immediately transfer to the hot oil.
- Fry 3 – 4 slices at a time. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side, flipping once. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent over-browning.
- Remove the cooked bread to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining bread slices.
- After the fried bread cools for a few minutes, gently roll each piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Serve immediately.
Storage Instructions
Rabanada is best enjoyed fresh. However, if there are leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a warm oven to restore some crispness.
What Does Rabanada Mean?
“Rabanada” is the Portuguese name for this dish, commonly served during Christmas and other holidays in Brazil. It’s essentially a Portuguese variation of fried sweet bread.
What Is The Best Oil To Fry French Toast In?
A neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil or canola oil, works best. This ensures a crisp exterior and prevents the bread from absorbing too much oil.
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Rabanada
Rabanada is a delicious Brazilian sweet treat, similar to American French toast, enjoyed as a dessert or snack around Christmas time.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cut into ~ 1½ inch – 2 inch wide pieces
- 2 cups milk
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk ½ of a 14 oz can
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Recipe Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla until combined. In another bowl, whisk the eggs together with a tsp of cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and tbsp of cinnamon.
- Pour about 1 inch worth of vegetable oil into a cast iron over medium heat.
- Push a slice of bread into the milk mixture so it's completed submerged for about 10 seconds. Gently lift and place in the egg bowl, rotating so all sides are coated. Immediately place into the frying pan.
- Once the pan has 3 – 4 slices, fry until brown peeking to make sure they don't brown too much, about 3 minutes. Once brown, flip and brown the other side. Once done, remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Dip and fry remaining pieces.
- After they cool for a few minutes, dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating so all sides get coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 4gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 3mg
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