Challah French Toast
Total Time
15 Minutes
Rating
4.91 out of 5 stars
(35)
Ingredients
4-6 servings
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup low-fat milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 loaf day-old challah, brioche or other good bread sliced ¾-inch thick
- Unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil
- Maple syrup, for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
Step 2
In a large baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
Place a few slices of the challah in the custard and let soak, flipping occasionally, until saturated but not falling apart, 1 to 2 minutes depending on how moist you like your french toast.
Step 4
Heat 1½ tablespoons butter and 1½ tablespoons oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook the first batch of soaked bread until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 5
Transfer to the wire rack and place in the oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining bread. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels.
Step 6
Soak and fry the remaining bread, using butter and oil as necessary, until it's all cooked.
Step 7
Serve hot with maple syrup.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Day-old bread is ideal because it absorbs the custard without becoming too soggy.
