Torrijas Castellanas

• eggs↗3
• cup milk↗1
• cup heavy cream↗1
• salt, a pinch↗
• cup ground cinnamon (not a mistake)↗1⁄4
• cup sugar↗1⁄4
• slices brioche bread (thick slices)↗4
• tablespoons butter (not a mistake)↗8
• tablespoons extra virgin olive oil↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a wide shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, and salt.

2. 2

   Combine the cinnamon and sugar on a plate.

3. 3

   Soak a piece or two of bread in the egg mixture (do not crowd) while you put the butter and oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.

4. 4

   Turn the bread in the egg mixture so it soaks well; when the butter melts and its foam subsides, add the soaked bread, again without crowding (will probably have to cook bread in batches).

5. 5

   Brown the bread nicely on both sides, for a total of 6-10 minutes, then transfer each piece in turn to the cinnamon sugar mixture; turn to coat both sides evenly and serve hot.