Andy wrote:
> Matt said...
>
> > I am looking for an oil to use for frying.
> >
> > I don't want to use hydrogenated oils (notably Crisco and other
> > shortenings) because of health concerns.
> >
> > The problem is that the liquid oils I have tried start to smoke or
> smell
> > rancid when frying.
> >
> > Specifically I want something for frying french toast or pancakes.
> >
> > Something that won't smoke or smell bad at frying temperatures.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
>
> The healthiest oil is olive oil. Add a pat of butter to a tablespoon of
> olive oil for better flavor.
>
> You don't actually "fry" french toast or pancakes! I don't think there's
> any way to cook french toast or pancakes without accempting the lingering
> aroma.
>
> If you want to deep-fry, peanut oil has the highest smoke point but it
> certainly will leave a stink behind if not super-well ventilated.
>
> If you're really concerned about your health, what are you doing eating
> french toast or pancakes, drowned in butter and maple syrup to begin
> with?
>
The healthiest way to do french toast is to deep fry it in cod liver
oil.

> But you asked...
>
> Andy