Walnut Raisin French Toast Food

WALNUT RAISIN FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Slice the loaf into 1 inch thick slice and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl add eggs, salt, cream, vanilla extract and butter and mix well. In large skillet over a medium heat add butter to coat. Place two slice of the loaf and a lot the loaf to soak the egg batter and turn over from time to time. Place the dipping loaf into the skillet and add two slice of the loaf in the egg batter and repeat until done. Turn the two loaves over and add more butter if needed. Sprinkle with confectioner sugar and serve with warm syrup.

WALNUT RAISIN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• Combine yeast, warm water, and milk in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand until the yeast has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sugar, 1/2 cup cornmeal, butter, walnuts, raisins, salt, pepper, whole wheat flour, and 2 cups of the white flour. Beat well. Move the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, adding the remaining white flour as necessary to make it workable. Let the dough rest, covered loosley with a towel, for 10-15 minutes.
• Knead the dough again, until it is smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with extra flour if you need to keep it from sticking.
• Oil a large bowl and turn the dough in it to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm place till doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape the halves into round loaves. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the remaining 2 tbls. cornmeal, and put the loaves on it, seam side down. Cover with the towel, and let them rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350*F.
• Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven, and bake until the bread is well browned and sounds hollow when the bottom is tapped with your finger, 45 minutes.
• Cool bread on a wire rack. Enjoy!

CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe out skillet; repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

RAISIN BREAD FRENCH TOAST FOR ONE (DAIRY FREE)

Steps:

• Toast your raisin bread until the moisture is gone from the bread.
• While the bread is toasting combine the rest of the ingredients in a shallow dish and mix well to combine.
• Spray a non stick saute pan with oil and heat it so that it's fairly hot but not smoking.
• Thoroughly soak the raisin toast in the wet mixture. The idea is to absorb as much of the liquid into the toast as possible.
• Don't worry if you have extra. You can put it on top of the toast while it's cooking for extra flavor.
• Cook the two slices of toast until golden on both sides.
• Top with more agave nectar or maple syrup.
• Bon Appetit!

THE BEST RAISIN BREAD FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine all french toast ingredients except the bread and beat until smooth.
• Spray large nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat over medium high heat until hot.
• Dip each slice of bread in egg mixture and add to skillet.
• Cook 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Top each serving with banana slices and pecans and drizzle with syrup.

WW 7 POINTS - BANANA STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spread the cream cheese on all 4 slices of bread.
• Place the banana slices over 2 slices of the bread and top each with the remaining bread.
• Combine the milk, egg, and vanilla in a small shallow bowl; beat lightly with a fork.
• Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over med heat.
• Briefly dip the sandwiches, one at a time, into the egg mixture.
• Place both sandwiches in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 min on each side.
• Place each piece on a plate; top each piece with 1 tbsp of the maple syrup and 3 tbsp of the sliced strawberries.
• 7 points per serving (1 piece stuffed french toast with toppings).

RUM RAISIN FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine melted ice cream with next 4 ingredients in large shallow pan. Dip raisin bread into ice cream-egg mixture and let soak 1 minute per side.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Place 4 bread slices in skillet and cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter and bread. Serve immediately with maple syrup and additional ice cream.