Ingredients

3cupsolive oil

2cupsdry Spanish wine

3large eggs

18slicecrusty Spanish bread,or a baguette

¼cupsugar

2tspground cinnamon

Mosto

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 365 degrees F.

Meanwhile, pour the wine into a large shallow bowl, add the bread, and let soak briefly, until evenly moistened. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed.

Working in batches, remove the bread from the wine, draining well, add to the eggs, and turn to coat on both sides, then add to the hot oil, and cook for until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar, drizzle with mosto, and serve