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Orange-Infused French Toast (Torrijas de la Naranja)
[Vegan]

AO By: Alejandra Olmedo

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Orange-Infused French Toaste (Torrijas de la Naranja) [Vegan]

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This is next level French Toast! This recipe is easy to make, simple to follow, and turns out absolutely delicious! This makes a perfect breakfast on a weekend morning, as well!

Ingredients You Need for Orange-Infused French Toast (Torrijas de la Naranja) [Vegan]

Old loaf of bread
1/2 liter of warm vegetable milk
2 tablespoons chickpea flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Juice of two oranges
4 tablespoons syrup
4 tablespoons sugar
Corn or sunflower oil for frying
Sugar and cinnamon

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How to Prepare Orange-Infused French Toast (Torrijas de la Naranja) [Vegan]

Cut slices of bread of approximately 3 cms.
In an elongated pan, mix the vegetable milk, sugar and cinnamon. Dip the slices through that mixture until they are soaked enough.
Once the bread slices are soaked, take them out and put them in a separate bowl.
In a saucepan, pour the orange juice and the syrup. Set it on a low heat, stirring until the syrup dissolves. Remove from heat before it starts to boil. Let it cool down.
Separately in a large cup, place the 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour plus 1/4 cup of water and stir until forming a creamy mixture. This will be the batter the bread slices.
Fry the slices in plenty of hot oil, being careful not to fall apart.
When they are golden, remove them and leave them on absorbent paper.
Then dip the bread in the the mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Before serving, sprinkle syrup syrup and orange over each torrija.