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Challah French Toast

The secret to the best French toast is in the bread you use and the custard, and this French Toast Recipe has the best of both!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best french toast recipe, Challah french toast, homemade French toast
Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 & 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 loaf challah bread (day old)
  • 2 tablespoons butter , for the pan
  • maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries , for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a large shallow bowl or casserole dish, place 6 large eggs, 1 & 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and a pinch of cinnamon.
    eggs, milk, honey, orange zest, and cinnamon in casserole dish
  • Whisk together to form a custard.
    egg custard and whisk in casserole dish
  • Slice the challah loaf into 3/4 to 1-inch thick slices (you should get at least 10 slices.)
    sliced loaf of challah bread on cutting board
  • Soak as many slices of the challah that you can fit in the custard as possible for 4-5 minutes, flipping once. (Repeat with the remaining bread slices while the first batch is frying.)
    3 slices of challah bread soaking in egg custard in casserole dish
  • Warm 2 tablespoons butter in a very large nonstick fry pan over medium heat until bubbly. Remove the bread slices from custard, letting excess liquid drip off, and place in the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
    3 slices of challah french toast in fry pan
  • Place the cooked French toast on a sheet pan and keep it warm in the oven.
  • Fry the remaining soaked bread slices, adding butter as needed, until it's all cooked.
  • Serve hot with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries.
    two pieces french toast with maple syrup being drizzled on top

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Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg