![]() ![]() Each slice should take a few minutes to ensure that the egg custard cooks completely. While you do want the skillet hot, you also don’t want the slices to burn as soon as they hit the surface. The bread should be 3/4 to 1-inch thick for the same reason, so that it doesn’t turn to mush. Warm or fresh bread will just turn to mush sitting in the custard. The best bread for this recipe is day old bread that has dried out a bit. Here are a few tips to ensure you make the best challah French toast. Serve French toast hot with your favorite toppings. Place the cooked French toast on a sheet pan in a 250 degrees F preheated oven just to keep warm, while you repeat the process for all slices. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove the bread from the custard, letting excess liquid drip off. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet until bubbly. Repeat with remaining slices while the first batch is cooking. Soak as many slices of bread as you can in the custard for 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, orange zest, honey, and salt. (Scroll to the bottom for our easy printable recipe with the complete directions, and don’t miss the video below.) Making the best French toast isn’t difficult. Whatever variety of bread you choose to use, it’s best to use day-old bread that has dried out a bit and slices should be 3/4 to 1-inch thick. You can even get creative by using flavored bread, like chocolate challah, cinnamon challah, or even chocolate babka! Other varieties like sourdough, French bread, and even Texas Toast will work too if that’s all you can find. They’re both thick and sturdy with a tender, pillow-y crumb and enriched with eggs and butter, which pairs so well with the rich custard each slice soaks in. What Type of Bread is Best for French Toast?Ĭhallah and brioche are hands-down the best bread for French toast. It’s also amazing with a little whipped maple butter! For serving – I like to serve this with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries.Unsalted butter – To pan fry the bread slices.Salt – To balance out the other flavors.Honey – Sweetens the batter just a bit.Orange zest – Adds a wonderful, light citrus undertone.Milk – I prefer whole milk but 2% will also work.Eggs – The main ingredient for the custard.Fresh bread will turn to mush in the custard. Challah bread – You can buy a loaf of challah at your local bakery or make our homemade challah bread recipe – DO IT! A day-old loaf is essential.(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.) This breakfast recipe uses the ingredients you may expect plus a few extras to create the perfect flavored custard. Add some real maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries, and this is THE breakfast recipe! French Toast Ingredients Instead of flimsy, flavorless white bread, this recipe is made with thick slices of sweet, pillow-y homemade challah (or as seen in the pictures, chocolate challah) dipped in a rich eggy custard, flavored with honey and orange zest, then cooked until golden and crisp. Ranking at the top are any type of eggs and also French toast. Although it never lasts long! The Best French Toast Recipeīreakfast foods are my absolute favorite – I could serve it for all the meals, honestly. We especially love this French toast recipe using our homemade challah bread, which makes 2 loaves so you have extra. Made with thick slices of challah bread, dipped in a rich egg custard flavored with honey and orange zest, this really is the best french toast recipe! Serve Challah French Toast topped with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or berries and enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert! ![]()
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