Cakes

While many variations exist worldwide, the creamy version that has become particularly famous in Spain is characterised by its minimal ingredients and a baking process that leaves the center incredibly moist.

Torrijas are a humble dessert like French Toast that originated from thrift cooking: stale bread, a splash of wine or milk, sugar, and egg.

This humble, yet delicious dessert, known for its bread (in most cases using stale bread from several days ago) soaked in milk or wine and subsequently fried with a prior coating of egg , is a clear example of how a dish can transcend borders and times.

Soft, fluffy, and with the fresh, slightly tangy taste of strawberries, it is the perfect dessert to make the most of this fruit when it’s at its best.

Candlemas Day where ring-shaped cakes or pastries are made, which children take to church in baskets with rosemary branches to be blessed.