Name: Yucatán-Style French Toast
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup raisins (or to taste); 1 ceylon or true cinnamon stick; 3 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons Dry Sherry (optional); 6 eggs (separated); 1 cup milk; 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 large French baguette or thick baguette of your choice (cut into 3/4-inch slices); 1/2 cup chopped almonds