Challah French Toast
Made with thick slices of challah bread, dipped in a rich egg custard flavored with honey and orange zest, this really is the best french toast recipe! Serve Challah French Toast topped with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or berries and enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!
10 Servings
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | Sugar | 4 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | Cholesterol | 139 mg |
| Protein | 9 g | Sodium | 345 mg |
| Fat | 7 g | Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | ||
| Sodium | 345 mg | ||
| Fiber | 1 g |
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 5 min Total Time: 375 min
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 kosher salt
1 loaf challah bread (day old)
unsalted butter
maple syrup , for serving
powdered sugar , for serving
fresh berries , for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large shallow bowl or casserole dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, orange zest, honey, and salt. Slice the challah loaf into 3/4 to 1-inch thick slices. Soak as many slices 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.)
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.
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.