Torrejas en Almíbar (French Toast)

Ingredients:

For the syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick (optional)

For the torrejas:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup water
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 egg yolks
1 pinch of salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb crusty bread, sliced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
cinnamon sticks (optional, as garnish)

Directions:

1. Bring all syrup ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with water, wine, egg yolks, salt, ground cinnamon and vanilla. Soak sliced bread for two or three minutes in this mixture.

3. Dip the bread slices in the beaten egg, and then fry them in vegetable oil over high heat until golden. Drain well and allow to cool.

4. Drizzle the syrup over the torrejas, and garnish with cinnamon sticks to serve.

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