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OCU Names Best Supermarket Torrijas for Semana Santa

The new ranking steers shoppers toward simpler, additive‑free options.

Overview

  • The consumer group OCU named the top ready‑made torrijas sold in supermarkets and praised options without additives and made with real sugar.
  • Supermarket chains are stocking pre‑made trays so people who do not want to cook at home can still enjoy the seasonal dessert.
  • Experts stress bread choice, recommending day‑old loaves for structure, and some Madrid chefs prefer brioche for a richer result.
  • Recipe guides spotlight lighter tweaks and modern riffs, including Nestlé Cocina’s Lemon Pie rollitos cooked in an air fryer.
  • Torrijas, a Holy Week staple in Spain, are slices of stale bread soaked in milk with cinnamon and lemon, dipped in egg, fried, and finished with sugar or syrup.