FRENCH TOAST😍

Congrats! You’ve probably already made it through 3 white elephants, 4 secret Santa’s, and 5 work holiday parties you were promised you wouldn’t have to go to this year. So you’ve earned this, and given you’ve had 16 cookies in the last 3 days you won’t be deviating THAT much from your diet plan😉 The French toast of your dreams is below. GO!😋

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 you’re 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 1” 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.