Best 6 Baked Challah French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of baked challah french toast, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the rich traditions of Jewish challah bread with the classic charm of french toast. This heavenly dish tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy golden crust, soft and fluffy interior, and a symphony of sweet and savory flavors that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect baked challah french toast, ensuring a breakfast or brunch experience that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 27m

Yield 8 large slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon good honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large loaf challah or brioche bread
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup
Good raspberry preserves (optional)
Sifted confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, orange zest, vanilla, honey, and salt. Slice the challah in 3/4-inch thick slices. Soak as many slices in the egg mixture as possible for 5 minutes, turning once.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat. Add the soaked bread and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Place the cooked French toast on a sheet pan and keep it warm in the oven. Fry the remaining soaked bread slices, adding butter and oil as needed, until it's all cooked. Serve hot with maple syrup, raspberry preserves, and/or confectioners' sugar.

CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons sugar
4 slices challah
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl whisk together milk, eggs and sugar. Soak bread 1 minute per side, until nearly all egg mixture is absorbed. In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet melt butter over medium-low heat. When butter bubbles, carefully transfer challah slices to pan and cook 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Sprinkle toasts with confectioners' sugar and serve with maple syrup.;

BAKED CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST



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French toast done a little differently. Today we are going to prep the night before and have it ready in the morning for French toast. This is a nice sweet American breakfast or French dessert during a get-together. Either way, kids love it. Serve warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup and a tall glass of orange juice and enjoy!

Provided by Corey Field

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

butter for greasing
1 ½ loaves challah, cut into 1-inch pieces
¾ cup white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
3 cups milk
8 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 10 pieces

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place challah in the dish.
  • Mix 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon; set aside.
  • Mix milk, eggs, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over bread and place butter pieces on top. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over the top. Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake French toast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 223.8 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 979.7 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST



Challah French Toast image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 27m

Yield 8 large slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon good honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large loaf challah or brioche bread
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup
Good raspberry preserves (optional)
Sifted confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, orange zest, vanilla, honey, and salt. Slice the challah in 3/4-inch thick slices. Soak as many slices in the egg mixture as possible for 5 minutes, turning once.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat. Add the soaked bread and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Place the cooked French toast on a sheet pan and keep it warm in the oven. Fry the remaining soaked bread slices, adding butter and oil as needed, until it's all cooked. Serve hot with maple syrup, raspberry preserves, and/or confectioners' sugar.

OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST



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If you have a crowd for breakfast, overnight French toast is a winning idea. Instead of standing over the stove, cooking slice after slice, it bakes in the oven and emerges puffed and golden and ready for a big glug of maple syrup. Try making it with a stale loaf that you forgot to eat amid all the other holiday goodies. A fat brioche, fruit-filled panettone or a braided challah all work well. Stay away from croissants, though: Their chewy interiors are best enjoyed fresh.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     breakfast, breads, custards and puddings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for baking dish
1 pound enriched bread, such as brioche, challah or panettone sliced 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Butter the front sides of the slices of bread and shingle the slices upright in the dish, overlapping as necessary. Nestle the raisins evenly between the slices of bread but not on top.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt until well combined. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and press the bread gently to absorb. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the plastic wrap. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top. Bake until puffed, golden and set in the center, 50 to 60 minutes. While baking, if the top begins to get too dark, tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 368 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST



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This French toast is very good due to the light texture of challah bread.

Provided by Joy

Categories     French Toast

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large eggs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 (1/2 inch) slices challah bread
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs in a bowl until fluffy, then add milk. Whisk in sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract and transfer mixture to a shallow bowl.
  • Soak challah slices in the bowl in batches for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook challah slices in batches until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue to brown on the other side, about 2 more minutes. Add more butter if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 249.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality, fresh loaf of challah bread for the best results.
  • If the challah bread is too fresh, it may be difficult to slice. If this is the case, place the bread in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. This will prevent the bread from cooking evenly.
  • If you are using a non-stick pan, you may not need to add any butter or oil. However, if you are using a regular pan, you will need to add a little bit of butter or oil to prevent the French toast from sticking.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Baked Challah French Toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. It is perfect for using up leftover challah bread and can be customized to your liking with a variety of toppings. So next time you have a loaf of challah bread on hand, give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

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