Best 3 Rabanadas Portuguese French Toast Recipes

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Rabanadas are a delightful Portuguese sweet treat that resembles French toast. Originating from the 15th century, rabanadas are traditionally prepared during the Christmas season. Slices of bread are soaked in milk and eggs, then coated in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before being fried in hot oil. The result is a crispy, golden brown exterior with a soft, custardy interior. Rabanadas are often sprinkled with more cinnamon sugar or drizzled with honey before serving. This article will explore the history and significance of rabanadas, provide step-by-step instructions for making them, and offer variations to suit different tastes. It will also include tips for achieving the perfect rabanadas, whether you prefer a classic or a more unique twist on this timeless Portuguese delicacy.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

RABANADAS (PORTUGUESE FRENCH TOAST)



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I find this dish a comforting reminder of my childhood. The creamy custard center contrasts deliciously with the cinnamon sugar crust. -Ana Paula Cioffi, Hayward, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
Oil for frying
1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until blended. In a large shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, soaking lightly. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Working with a few slices at a time, remove bread from egg mixture, allowing excess to drain, and fry 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Dip warm rabanadas in cinnamon-sugar to coat all sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

RABANADAS (BRAZILIAN AND PORTUGUESE FRENCH TOAST) RECIPE



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Brazilians like to make this delicious version of French toast at Christmas, but rabanadas are delicious any time of year.

Provided by Marian Blazes

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Bread:
1 large loaf stale bread
4 cups milk (or substitute red wine or port for all or part of the milk)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
Pinch salt
6 eggs
1 to 2 cups olive oil (or amount needed for frying)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
3/4 cup sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Optional: honey (or maple syrup)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cut the bread into about 16 slices, each about 3/4-inch thick and ideally oval or round in shape.
  • Place the bread slices in a shallow baking dish, in 1 layer if possible. If the bread is not very stale, let the sliced bread dry out in the open air overnight if possible.
  • Place the milk (or wine), cinnamon sticks, sugar, and pinch of salt in a pot over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil and let the mixture simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove cinnamon sticks.
  • Pour milk mixture over the sliced bread, distributing the liquid evenly over all of the pieces. Let bread soak for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing it to soak up as much of the milk as possible.
  • Heat a couple of inches of olive oil in a large heavy skillet until oil is hot enough that it sizzles gently when a piece of bread is adding to it. Cover a large plate with a layer of paper towels.
  • Whisk the eggs together in a medium bowl until very well mixed.
  • Use tongs to pick up a piece of the milk-soaked bread (handling it gently) and dip it into the egg, coating both sides with egg, and allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.
  • Place the bread into the oil and cook until well-browned on one side.
  • Flip the bread and cook until both sides are golden brown, then​ carefully transfer rabanada to the plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining slices of bread, cooking several simultaneously if the skillet is large enough.
  • Mix the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle mixture over both sides of the cooked rabanadas. If you would like to also coat the rabanadas with a sugar syrup, heat equal parts honey or maple syrup with water and quickly dip each pastry into the hot sugar syrup.
  • Serve rabanadas warm or at room temperature with extra honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 21 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 16 portions (16 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RABANADA (BRAZILIAN-STYLE FRENCH TOAST)



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This Brazilian breakfast treat is usually served around Christmastime. Being soaked overnight, it makes for a festive holiday brunch item. Cooking the toast long enough for the outside to get crispy still leaves it with a custard-like interior that melts in the mouth. This recipe comes from Chow, by Aïda Mollenkamp. I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I may try it with less oil on a griddle, and although a topping is not mentioned in the recipe, I might use chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Pretty rich, but it is holiday fare after all. nt (not tried)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet baguette or 1 medium sourdough baguette
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
6 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 cups vegetable oil (for frying, estimated)

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices on the bias. You should get about 16 pieces. If you have more, adjust other ingredients to compensate.
  • Whisk together the eggs, condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well mixed.
  • Coat bread slices on both sides in the egg mixture, and place coated bread in a shallow pan or pie plate, add any remaining egg mixture to it. Cover with press and seal wrap or foil and place in the refrigerator to soften overnight.
  • Mix together sugar, cocoa and cinnamon in a small shallow bowl big enough to hold one slice bread.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 2-inches until it reaches 330F (use a candy thermometer to check).
  • Lift the bread from the egg mixture until it stops dripping, and pan fry the pieces in the skillet on both sides until golden and crispy. Keep the oil hot while frying (check temp), raising the heat if needed.
  • As the pieces are removed from the skillet, drain on paper towels then dredge in the spicy sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1844.8, Fat 173.3, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 161.3, Sodium 436.5, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 57.9, Protein 12.1

Tips:

  • Use stale bread for the best results. Stale bread will absorb the egg mixture more evenly and will result in a crispier French toast.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the French toast in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Overcrowding will prevent the French toast from cooking evenly.
  • Use a non-stick pan or griddle. A non-stick pan or griddle will help prevent the French toast from sticking.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat. Medium heat will help the French toast cook evenly without burning.
  • Flip the French toast only once. Flipping the French toast too often will break it up.
  • Serve the French toast immediately. French toast is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Rabanadas is a delicious and easy-to-make Portuguese French toast that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior, rabanadas is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give rabanadas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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