Challah French Toast Recipe

Name: Challah French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 cup Half & Half; 6 large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Orange zest; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier; 2 tablespoons Honey (warmed slightly); 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; One day-old challah (sliced 3/4 inch - roughly eight slices); Unsalted butter; Vegetable oil; To serve:; Cinnamon; Powdered Sugar; Maple Syrup

Servings: persons

1 & 1/2 cup Half & Half
6 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Orange zest
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
2 tablespoons Honey (warmed slightly)
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Salt
One day-old challah (sliced 3/4 inch - roughly eight slices)
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
To serve:
Cinnamon
Powdered Sugar
Maple Syrup

1
Whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, orange zest, grand marnier, honey, vanilla, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan. Add the soaked bread and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining slices.
4
Using a sieve/sifter, apply powdered sugar and cinnamon to preference.
5
Serve immediately with maple syrup.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 & 1/2 cup Half & Half, 6 large Eggs, 1 teaspoon Orange zest, 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, and more.

Yes, Challah French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Challah French Toast

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