Vegan French Toast

Bahan-bahan (10 porsi)

• 1 (10-inch/18 to 20 oz ) loaf freshly baked soft white bread ((not crusty or hard, see Note 2))
• 10 to 12 slices THICK-CUT white sandwich bread ((¾” thick) (see Note 3))
• 12 ounces (340g) silken tofu, ( drained)
• 1 ½ cups (360 mL) unsweetened soy milk
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter, (melted)
• 5 tablespoons (50 to 55g) organic brown sugar
• 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ((see Note 4))
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest ((about 1 medium orange))
• 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, (more as needed)
• ⅛ teaspoon kala namak ((optional, for a subtle eggy flavor))
• 2 ½ tablespoons arrowroot powder ((or cornstarch))
• 3 to 4 tablespoons vegan butter, (plus more for serving)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons Neutral-flavored high-heat oil of choice, (for cooking )
• Pure maple syrup