Challah French Toast

Name: Challah French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 2% milk; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 8 slices day-old challah bread (1 inch thick); Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A challah loaf’s spongy texture makes it one of the best bread choices for French toast. With its crispy, golden-brown crust and custardy center, challah French toast should be the centerpiece of your next brunch.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 2% milk
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
8 slices day-old challah bread (1 inch thick)
Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 8 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat.
Dip bread into egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 499 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange zest and cardamom come together for a warm and sweet blend of flavors in this French toast. Day-old Challah creates a crunchy exterior, while the bread stays soft and fluffy inside. It's a must-try spin on the classic breakfast meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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