Challah French Toast

Ina Garten

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Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Romantic Breakfast

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Total Time:
27 min
Prep
10 min
Inactive
5 min
Cook
12 min
Yield:
8 large slices
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 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

To serve:

  • Pure maple syrup
  • Good raspberry preserves (optional)
  • Sifted confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

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.

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  • on January 05, 2012

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    A delightful recipe!

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  • on December 26, 2011

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    This was the best french toast I've ever made! I only had 4 eggs, but kept the liquid the same, although used 1 cup whole milk, and 1/2 cup half & half. I omitted the orange zest - I wasn't sure the kids would like it. Will make this again for sure!

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  • on December 26, 2011

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    Made this for breakfast, and decided to have it again for dinner. Yes, it was THAT good!

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