Best 2 Cinnamon Sugar Challah Recipes

Cinnamon sugar challah is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. This sweet and aromatic bread is made with a combination of yeast, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, and is then topped with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. It can be enjoyed on its own or used to make French toast, bread pudding, or other sweet treats. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best cinnamon sugar challah, including step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips. Whether you are a novice or an experienced baker, this guide will help you create a delicious and memorable cinnamon sugar challah.

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CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST WITH CINNAMON-SUGAR GLAZE

Challah French Toast With Cinnamon-Sugar Glaze image

Thick slices of soft challah bread make for superior French toast, with a plush, custardy center and golden, crisp edges. This version has extra egg yolks for added richness, and a dash of cardamom for spice. Cinnamon-sugar is sprinkled on top of the challah slices as they cook, caramelizing and glazing them (though you can skip this step, if you want). If you want to work ahead, soak the challah slices in the custard mixture the night before, storing everything in the fridge, then add a few extra minutes onto the cooking time to make sure the centers are cooked through.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories breakfast, brunch, breads

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (or use more milk)
4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of salt
1 loaf challah bread (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/4-inch slices
4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Maple syrup
Cherry or other jam
Whipped mascarpone or crème fraîche
Berries
Sliced bananas
Chopped pineapple chunks
Mini chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs and egg yolks, vanilla, lemon zest (if using), 1/2 teaspoon cardamom and salt.
Arrange challah slices in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour custard on top, and let sit at room temperature, uncovered, for 30 minutes, so the bread can absorb the custard, carefully flipping bread slices halfway through.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cardamom. Set aside.
Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium, then add 2 tablespoons butter and let it melt. Place 2 to 3 pieces soaked challah in skillet, making sure to not crowd the pan. Cook until golden on bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
Sprinkle a little of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of each slice, then flip and cook until bottom is glazed and browned, another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving plates, glazed-side up. Repeat with remaining butter, challah and cinnamon sugar. Serve warm, with your choice of toppings.

CINNAMON-SUGAR CHALLAH

Cinnamon-Sugar Challah image

AMAZING challah that my mom is famous for. It's a family joke that anyone who has it always says some variation of "it's cake!"/ "why are you serving dessert first?" I've made it a bit healthier by making it with whole-wheat dough. Have fun with the fillings! My mom's traditional one is with cinnamon and sugar, but I've used dried fruit, jam, fresh fruit, seeds, fried onions, fresh basil (makes the bread tastes like pesto), craisins... enjoy!

Provided by mygod7

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 2-4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 kg flour
2 ounces fresh yeast
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups warm water
cinnamon-sugar mixture (already mixed)

Steps:

Mix yeast, sugar and water.Add flour, eggs, oil and salt. Knead well. Add more water if needed. Leave the dough slightly stickier if you want a lighter bread.
Let to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours. Punch in, let rise for 1/2 an hour.
For cinnamon-sugar challah: Roll out dough to 2-4 squares/rectangles. Sprinkle cinn-sugar liberally. Roll up.
If incorporating fruit etc into dough: Divide dough into 2-4 pieces. Add what you want. Let dough rise 1/2 hour. Shape. Let dough rise another 1/2 hour in desired shape.
Bake at 180 C/ 350 F for about 30 minutes.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cinnamon and sugar.
Make sure the yeast is active before adding it to the dough.
Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
Brush the challah with melted butter before baking.
Bake the challah until it is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon sugar challah is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and cinnamony flavor, this challah is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special bread to make, give cinnamon sugar challah a try. You won't be disappointed!