French Toast
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Congrats! Youâve probably already made it through 3 white elephants, 4 secret Santaâs, and 5 work holiday parties you were promised you wouldnât have to go to this year. So youâve earned this, and given youâve had 16 cookies in the last 3 days you wonât be deviating THAT much from your diet planđ The French toast of your dreams is below. GO!đ
I should tell you the ideal way to make this would be buying the challah bread in advance so it can dry out a little before soaking. But if youâre like me and just woke up craving French toast, day of bread will work too, just soak it in the custard a little less time before adding to the pan.
Ingredients:
For the French Toast:
1 loaf Challah bread
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups half & half
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsps packed brown sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 stick salted butter, divided
Maple syrup and strawberries for serving
Directions:
For the French Toast:
Slice challah loaf in 1â slices
Whisk all ingredients except for the butter in a large baking dish.
If using day old bread, soak each slice in the custard for 2 minutes per side. If using fresh bread, soak for 30 seconds to a minute per side.
In a large skillet on medium heat, melt 2 tbsps butter.
Once foamy, add French toast in batches and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add in 2 more tbsps of butter and more slices of french toast to cook. Repeat until all butter and toast has been served.
To keep the slices warm while you finish the rest, keep in a 275 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.