Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Sweet Fried Bread (Rabanada)
Rabanada is a classic, comforting treat featuring golden, crispy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside bread slices, elevated by a rich, sweet finish.
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Ingredients
12 slices of day-old white sliced bread
1 tin condensed milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 large eggs, well beaten
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for dusting
1 tin condensed milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 large eggs, well beaten
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients like white sliced bread, condensed milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon are staples found in any local Gambian supermarket or neighbourhood grocery shop. Vegetable oil is widely available in all local markets. Vanilla essence can be found in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or shops selling imported goods.
Preparation method
- Cut each slice of bread into four equal pieces
- Whisk the condensed milk, water, and vanilla essence together in a deep bowl
- Soak the bread pieces in the milk mixture until they are thoroughly saturated
- Dip each soaked piece into the beaten eggs until well coated
- Lift from the egg wash and let any excess liquid drip off for a few seconds
- Heat the oil and fry the pieces over moderate heat until they are evenly golden brown
- Transfer the fried slices onto a tray lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil
- Finish by dusting the bread generously with a cinnamon and sugar mix while the slices are still warm
Observations
This recipe uses everyday white sliced bread to create these delicate treats. The secret to the perfect result is ensuring the bread is well-soaked in the sweetened milk mixture before frying, while maintaining steady heat to achieve that beautiful golden crunch without burning.
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