Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Sweet Fried Bread (Rabanada)
Rabanadas are a classic, comforting treat made from bread slices transformed into a soft, golden, and truly irresistible dessert.
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Ingredients
12 slices of day-old white bread
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, well beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for dusting
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, well beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Find your white bread at local bakeries or supermarkets; day-old bread is best for soaking. Sweetened condensed milk is a staple found in the baking aisle of any Belizean grocery store. Use standard local eggs and vegetable oil (like soybean or canola oil) available everywhere. Cinnamon and sugar are pantry staples. If looking for authentic Brazilian ingredients, specialty imported-goods sections in larger supermarkets may carry Brazilian brands, but local equivalents work perfectly for this recipe.
Preparation method
- Cut each slice of bread into four equal squares
- Whisk the condensed milk, water, and vanilla extract together in a deep bowl
- Dip the bread pieces into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly soaked
- Carefully dunk each soaked piece into the bowl of beaten eggs
- Remove from the egg wash and let any excess liquid drip off for a few seconds
- Heat the oil and fry the slices over medium heat, turning as needed until evenly golden brown
- Transfer the rabanadas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil
- Finish by dusting the hot slices generously with a cinnamon-sugar blend before serving
Observations
This recipe uses thick-cut sandwich bread to create delicate slices. The secret to the perfect result is ensuring the bread soaks up the liquid base well before frying, while keeping the heat steady so they turn golden and achieve that ideal melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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