Kissed French Toast

This better-for-you vegan version of French toast is sure to be a winner at your house. Everybody loves the sweet flavor of French toast kissed with spices.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons unbleached pastry flour
2 tablespoons melted nondairy no-trans-fats margarine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch sea salt
2 to 3 tablespoons organic shortening
Six 1-inch slices French bread or sourdough
Pure maple syrup, for serving

1. Blend all ingredients except last three in a blender. Place mixture in a saucepan and whisk while heating until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and slightly cool.

2. Melt some shortening in a skillet (cast iron works well for this) while soaking bread in batter. Place bread in skillet and brown on each side. Let it get nice and brown before turning, as batter is sticky. Use a spatula and scrape the bottom of the pan well while turning.

3. Serve with pure maple syrup.

Serves 3 to 4.

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Adapted from The Native Foods Restaurant Cookbook, by Tanya Petrovna (Shambhala, 2003). Copyright (c) 2003 by Tanya Petrovna. Reprinted by permission of Shambhala.
Adapted from The Native Foods Restaurant Cookbook, by Tanya Petrovna (Shambhala, 2003).

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Jennifer C.

5:27AM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

Great recipe. Thanks.

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Michele W.

9:56AM PDT on Jul 21, 2011

Thank you

Robert O.

12:41AM PDT on May 17, 2011

Thanks Annie.

KS G.

12:37AM PST on Mar 6, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Jane W.

9:33PM PST on Dec 26, 2010

To extend the vegan theme, along with being healthy, please use olive oil instead of the shortening.

Bon L.

12:56AM PST on Dec 24, 2010

Thanks for the info.

Kay O.

6:48PM PDT on Nov 2, 2010

Anything that has kiss in it is a hit with me! Turmeric &
cinnamon, what a combo, thanks!

Richard N.

7:47AM PST on Dec 7, 2009

lol...

Tiger R.

4:06PM PDT on Jul 31, 2007

Not bad for a starter, but I still must have breakfast sausage or ham slices to go with this for the energy I need......To quote the Bible, "Man does not live by bread alone"