Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 loaf chocolate challah ((12 slices) - day old)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • maple syrup, powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit (, for serving)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish or pie plate.
  • Slice the challah loaf into 3/4-inch thick slices. Soak as many slices you can fit in the custard as possible for about 4 minutes, flipping once. (Repeat with the remaining bread slices while the first batch is frying.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a very large sauté 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 with warmed syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit.