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Challah French Toast - 5 Ingredients

December 9, 2022 by Ben

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This recipe for Challah French Toast is a delicious breakfast or brunch option for a lazy Sunday morning with all of those slices of leftover challah. What a great way to make use of leftover Miracle Challah and uses only 5 ingredients. This kosher classic recipe is similar to our French Toast Casserole Challah Bread Pudding. It is ready in just a few minutes and only uses 4 ingredients besides challah bread. This recipe is kosher, and can be prepared non-dairy and pareve. Read on to learn how to make the best Challah Bread French Toast recipe.

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challah french toast with blueberries
That fork is so lucky

Why We Love This French Toast Recipe

  • Creative use for extra challah. How many times do you have leftover challah bread that goes uneaten...not anymore. French Toast is a delicious way to use your leftover challah.
  • Quick to prepare. This recipe is ready in under 10 minutes. A hot fresh breakfast does not get any quicker than that.
  • Only uses 5 ingredients. Eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, and challah. That's it!
  • Any challah will do. We are partial to using our Miracle Challah recipe to make this French Toast but you can also use store bought challah, water challah, or round challah from Rosh Hashanah.
a bite of challah french toast taken with a fork
Yes, every bite is that delicious

A step by step guide to making this recipe for Challah French Toast

Step 1 - Slice the challah bread

Before you prepare the batter, slice the challah into ½ inch slices. You can do this right before step 2. For better results, leave the slices out overnight to "harden." Doing this will help the challah slices soak up more of the custard.

slices of challah bread

Step 2 - Make the Custard.

In a 9x13 baking dish add the eggs, milk (or pareve milk substitute), salt, and cinnamon. I like the 9x13 dish because it is flat and long enough to place the challah slices into once the custard is ready.

add eggs, milk, and cinnamon

Step 3 - Beat the egg mixture

Whisk together the mixture until combined. Don't worry if the cinnamon clumps up a bit, this is normal.

beat the egg mixture

Step 4 - Soak the challah in batter

Place the challah slices into the batter and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Flip them over and let sit for another 2-3 minutes.

soak the challah in the batter

Step 5 - Sear in pan

Heat a pan to medium/low flame and grease with 2 tablespoons butter or non-dairy butter substitute. When hot, place the challah slices into the pan for 2-3 minutes.

skillet of french toast

Step 6 - Flip

Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium heat until golden brown.

flip and cook

Recipe FAQ

Can I use other kinds of bread for this recipe?

Yes, this recipe was born from our need to find something to do with our leftover challah but you can experiment with other breads as well. Try Italian, French, sourdough, or your favorite. Let us know what works for you.

Can I add honey into the custard batter?

What a great seasonal question for Rosh Hashanah. Yes, try adding 2 tablespoon of honey to the custard. The Challah French Toast will be sweeter so you will not need use as much maple syrup on top.

How do I get my French toast challah to have crispy edges.

As my grandmother says "you gotta use a lot of butter in the pan." This is the trick to crispy edges, using enough butter. You don't want the toast slices drowning in butter but there has to be enough to ensure that the edges start to fry. For this recipe, don't be surprised if you go through ½ to a whole stick of butter.

challah french toast pin
Add this to your Breakfast and Challah Boards on Pinterest

Tips and Suggestions

  • Drizzle on maple syrup for a classic American breakfast treat.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or bourbon (or both) to the batter before mixing.
  • Leave your challah slices out the night before so that the bread dries out. Yes, technically you will be making it "stale" but it is in a controlled way. The reason you may want to do this is that the drier the bread, the more batter it will soak up. Think of the difference between a wet sponge and a dry sponge.
challah french toast on a fork
So soft and delicious
  • Top with blueberries, strawberries, or bananas.
  • Make Challah French Toast into a dessert by adding berries, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate syrup. Oh yeah, and don't forget the powdered sugar on top!
  • Have this recipe in mind and make extra challahs for Shabbat or Rosh Hashanah.
  • For those leaving a cooking flame on over Yom Tov, this makes a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.

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  • Miracle Challah
  • Challah Bread Pudding
  • Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
  • Crackle Top Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Snickerdoodle Blondies
  • Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies
  • No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

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challah french toast with blueberries

Challah French Toast - 5 Ingredients

A great use for your extra challah!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Jewish, Kosher
Keyword: bread, toast
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 513kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan
  • frying pan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk can substitute non-dairy milk to make this recipe pareve
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 slices challah
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Slice 8-10 slices of challah into ½ inch thick slices.
  • Add 6 eggs, milk, cinnamon, and salt to a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Whisk lightly until combined.
  • Soak the challah slices in the batter for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Cook the challah slices in pan on medium/low heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Notes

Tips and Suggestions

  • Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or bourbon (or both) to the batter before mixing.
  • Leave your challah slices out the night before so that the bread dries out. Yes, technically you will be making it "stale" but it is in a controlled way. The reason you may want to do this is that the drier the bread, the more batter it will soak up. Think of the difference between a wet sponge and a dry sponge.
  • Top with blueberries, strawberries, or bananas.
  • Make Challah French Toast into a dessert by adding berries, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate syrup.
  • Have this recipe in mind and make extra challahs for Shabbat or Rosh Hashanah.
  • For those leaving a cooking flame on over Yom Tov, this makes a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
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Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 319mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 5mg

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