Yid.Dish: French Toast with Ginger and Pears
Serves 2
Pear compote with ginger and agave nectar
1 large or 2 small bosc pears, chopped
1 Tbs agave nectar (maple syrup would work too, but might overpower the pears)
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1 Tbs water
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped crystalized ginger (optional)
Note: make the compote first – while it’s cooking, make your french toast. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook over low heat, stirring regularly, until the pears soften and soak up the fragrant ginger liquid. Adjust by adding small amounts of more water and agave, until you reach a consistency you like. (I like mine a little stickier, like chutney.)
French Toast Extra whole wheat challah – ideally enough to make 6 slices
2 eggs and three egg whites
1/4 cup organic, low fat milk
pinch of salt
3 Tbs Earth Balance or organic butter
Using a serrated bread knife, cut challah into six 3/4-inch slices, set aside. In a deep bowl, crack the two eggs and three egg whites. Add milk and salt, and whisk with a fork until combined. Pour mixture into a pie dish or 9-inch baking dish. Submerge bread in egg mixture until it is coated well on each side. Don’t let it sit too long in the mixture, or it will start to fall apart!
Melt 1 Tbs of the butter in a skillet until bubbling, but not brown. Fry egged bread slices on each side until brown. (You can put the finished toasts on a baking sheet in the oven at 200 degrees or less to keep them warm while you finish). Add another Tbs of butter and repeat until all the bread is cooked.
Serve warm topped with pear compote and drizzled with maple syrup.
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