Rabanadas

Rabanadas Natalícias, also called golden slices, are a typical Christmas Eve sweet.

Ingredients

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;

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Dip warm rabanadas in cinnamon-sugar to coat all sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.