"Baked Challah French Toast is a sumptuous and elegant breakfast dish, where thick slices of rich, eggy challah bread are soaked in a sweet, spiced custard, then baked to golden perfection, resulting in a delightfully crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior, perfect for a luxurious brunch."
Baked Challah French Toast
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 45mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 loaf challah bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- for greasing the pan butter
- for garnish powdered sugar
- for serving maple syrup
Method
Step 1
Baked Challah French Toast is a sumptuous and elegant breakfast dish, where thick slices of rich, eggy challah bread are soaked in a sweet, spiced custard, then baked to golden perfection, resulting in a delightfully crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior, perfect for a luxurious brunch.
Step 2
Make the Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour this mixture over the challah slices in the pan. Try to cover all the slices, and gently press down to help the bread absorb the custard. Let the bread soak for about 15 minutes before baking.
Step 3
Preheat the Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 4
Bake the French Toast: Bake for 45 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed up and golden brown on top.
Step 5
Serve: Let the baked French toast cool for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven. Serve each slice with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.