Portuguese Fatias Douradas Recipe: Easy Authentic French Toast

1. Slice the bread into thick rounds to your preference, ensuring they are sturdy enough to soak up the liquid.
2. Infuse the milk by heating it with the lemon peels and the cinnamon stick; bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside to remain warm.
3. Fill a deep frying pan with at least 3 fingers of oil and heat until it reaches a shimmering fry temperature.
4. Set up a coating station with four deep plates: the first with the warm infused milk, the second with well-beaten eggs, the third lined with absorbent paper, and the fourth containing a generous mix of sugar and ground cinnamon.
5. Submerge each bread slice into the warm milk for approximately 5 seconds per side until fully saturated but not falling apart.
6. Dredge the soaked bread through the beaten eggs to coat both sides thoroughly.
7. Lay the slices carefully into the hot oil and fry until they achieve a deep, vibrant golden-brown color on both sides.
8. Transfer the fried slices to the absorbent paper to drain excess oil quickly.
9. Press both sides of the warm, drained slices into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly encrusted.

Adapted from a Recipe by: As Receitas la de Casa