Sopa Doirada

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the water and sugar together until the mixture coats teh spoon when it is dipped in (3-5 minutes).
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Beat the egg yolks together and add them very gradually to the syrup, beating constantly so that they are well-incorporated.
4. 4
   Return to heat and stir constantly until thickened (10-15 minutes).
5. 5
   Meanwhile, remove crusts from bread and cut into 1-inch square cubes.
6. 6
   Fry these in the butter to a golden brown.
7. 7
   When first mixture is thick, stir the bread cubes into it.
8. 8
   Cool and chill.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with cinnamon when ready to serve.