Rabanada (Brazilian Christmas French Toast)
Thick bread soaked in sweet milk, fried until golden and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A Brazilian Christmas treat.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.65 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the milk, condensed milk and vanilla in a shallow dish until smooth. Put the beaten eggs in another dish. Mix the sugar and cinnamon on a plate.
- 2
Dip a slice of bread into the milk for about 10 seconds each side, until soaked but not falling apart. Lift out gently.
- 3
Dip it in the beaten egg to coat both sides.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the slices in batches for 2 minutes each side, until deep golden.
4 min - 5
Drain briefly on kitchen paper, then roll in the cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- 6
Serve warm. Stale bread works best, as fresh bread falls apart in the milk.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
