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French toast is a brunchtime classic, but when it\u2019s made with the wrong bread, it can quickly turn soggy and lackluster. That\u2019s why, when the hunger strikes, we confidently reach for a loaf of braided, spongy challah and whip up challah French toast.<\/p>\n
Challah is softer and more pillowy than other types of bread, thanks to the addition of eggs and oil to its dough.\u00a0Its unique brioche texture is perfect for soaking up the silky French toast custard, which then sizzles up to a caramelized golden-brown color when it meets the skillet\u2019s heat. When you serve challah French toast with a pat of yellow butter and some warm maple syrup, you\u2019ll never want to have French toast any other way.<\/p>\n
In a shallow dish, whisk together the cream or milk with the eggs, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, orange zest and cardamom.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> I like to use an immersion blender to combine the ingredients. It\u2019s quicker and ensures there aren\u2019t any stringy egg bits in the custard.<\/p>\n Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat.\u00a0Dip the bread into the egg mixture, letting each slice soak for five seconds on each side.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:\u00a0<\/em>Avoid soaking for longer or your bread will be a soppy mess.<\/p>\n Cook the bread slices on the griddle until they\u2019re golden brown on both sides. Serve the challah French toast with your favorite toppings, like butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries or confectioners\u2019 sugar.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> I like to warm up my maple syrup in a saucepan before serving it to bring out its hidden caramel flavor and to avoid making my French toast cold.<\/p>\n If you have leftover slices of French toast, don\u2019t toss \u2018em! You can save them to enjoy another morning. Let them cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container. Store them in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them by toasting them in a skillet with butter, or by microwaving them for a minute or so.<\/p>\n Chances are you\u2019re serving this challah bread French toast as your main dish for brunch. It\u2019s carb-heavy and sweet, so we suggest balancing out the brunch with a stack of bacon or juicy sausages, a plate of fluffy scrambled eggs<\/a>, crispy hash browns, a carafe of fresh juice and mugs of steaming-hot coffee. Or, make it a boozy brunch with one or two of our favorite brunch-time drinks<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you want to serve your big batch of French toast all at once instead of one plate at a time, try this handy trick! Preheat your oven to 200\u00b0 and set a parchment-lined baking sheet inside. Every time a slice of French toast is finished cooking, add it to the baking sheet in the oven to keep it warm until you\u2019re ready to serve them all at once.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A challah loaf,\u00c4\u00f4s spongy texture makes it one of the best bread choices for French toast. 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