Most of the celebrations on our calendar are closely tied to our food, and Easter is no exception. At this time of year, we all start craving one of our most beloved homemade sweet treats: torrijas, the Spanish equivalent of French Toast. These treats hold unforgettable memories from childhood, which we enrich each year with new creative versions offered by bakeries, cake shops, market stalls, bars and restaurants.
Torrijas began as a simple yet delicious way to use up stale bread: slices soaked in milk flavoured with cinnamon sticks, lemon or orange peel, sometimes warmed and left to rest, or soaked in white wine. Then they are dipped in egg, fried in oil, sprinkled with cinnamon, and topped with honey or a sugar syrup.* Today, torrijas have evolved into a wide range of gourmet creations, proving that when it comes to baking, pastry and gastronomy, creativity knows no bounds.
We invite you to explore all the places in Madrid where you can discover the sweet passions of Easter.
Find your nearest spot here and enjoy the best torrijas this Easter:
A route that takes you on a journey through tradition and innovation to visit bakeries, cake shops, bars, restaurants and markets—all keen to delight you with their delicious torrijas.
*Source: ASEMPAS – Madrid Association of Artisan Bakers and Pastry Chefs
