Ready in 15 minutes, transform leftover challah bread into the best French toast you’ll ever eat. Ideal for making ahead and freezing or serving for a lazy weekend breakfast.
Last fall my Aunt Sabrina visited from Berkeley and hosted the most incredible Shabbat dinner at my mom’s house during her stay. We enjoyed a simple meal of Lebanese salad, roast chicken, roasted root vegetables and freshly baked challah bread.
While I had made challah bread a few times before, it had honestly been years and I’m pretty sure I may have been 8 in Sunday school. Why on earth I waited so long? I have no idea.
To help you connect the dots, Sabrina is Ema Ljuba (my grandmother)’s daughter. This challah bread recipe has been passed down for generations and I look forward to passing it down to my boys – especially Chef Asher.
Of course, as anyone who grew up in a Jewish household knows, the best part about homemade challah bread on Friday is homemade challah bread French toast on Saturday morning! The soft, dense, eggy bread is the ideal candidate for the classic French toast breakfast. You can serve it with butter and maple syrup but it’s so decadent you almost don’t need it.
Your fork is waiting.
Challah Bread French Toast
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pre-heat a non-stick griddle over medium-high heat.
- In a large shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Soak challah bread for 30 seconds on each side then place in single layer on the griddle.
- Cook for 2 minutes on the first side then flip to brown the second side. Continue steps until all challah is cooked.
- Serve challah French toast with warm maple syrup and butter if you wish.
Nutrition
Jordan S. Schroeder
I love the recipe, do you use bread maker to make it? I want to learn more, my family like bread, thank you
Liz DellaCroce
I’ve never used a bread maker! I bet you could Google a bread maker version but this way is very easy!
Zainab
Is meeting you a good enough reason? Okay, thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so sad you didn’t win but PLEASE Go anyway!!!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
I have heard so many things about Chopped that it is on my list as one I have to attend sometime. Plus I’d love to see you in person!!
Liz DellaCroce
You would LOVE Chopped Con! I hope you consider it regardless of winning!!
Ashleigh
This French Toast looks AMAZING! I’ll have to try making the bread!
Fingers crossed for the giveaway–I would love to go!
Liz DellaCroce
Good luck Ashleigh!!
Jenny.U
I would love to learn more about food and blogging!
Liz DellaCroce
Good luck Jenny!!
Lexi Abel
I went to ChoppedCon last year and it definitely changed my outlook on blogging. I met so many wonderful people and it’s really helped me have the confidence to work hard on my blog and look toward the future. This year’s lineup looks so awesome with Matt Armendariz, and of course, you, Liz! :) I haven’t purchased a ticket yet, but I’d love to win one!
Liz DellaCroce
Wasn’t it a great conference? I am so looking forward to going again and hope to see you there!
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa
One of my favorite breakfasts in the world! Someone really needs to come up with a GF version so I can enjoy it again :)
Liz DellaCroce
Oh man… maybe one of these days I’ll try challah with Bob’s 1:1 gluten free baking flour!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee
I’d love to attend Chopped Con so I could meet all my blogging buddies in real life!
Liz DellaCroce
Ahh good luck!!
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door
I’ve heard great things about this conference and would love to attend because I feel it would be a wonderful learning experience! Plus, I’d love to see you and hear you speak! :)
Liz DellaCroce
GOOD LUCK!! :)
Deborah
This carb loving girl is craving a big plate of this French toast right now!!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
I always look for challah bread on the discount bakery rack at the grocery store! It makes THE BEST french toast… and bread pudding. ;) And this conference sounds amazing! I am all tapped out on blogger conferences for this year, but this one is definitely on my radar for 2016. But I am so bummed that I would miss you speaking though because balance is something I have really been struggling with lately.
Patty K
Loved listening to you on the Chopped podcast! Thank you for the opportunity!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thanks so much!! GOOD LUCK!
Manon @ My Messy Kitchn
I would love to win and meet some new, fun, food loving faces! And, hear you speak, of course :)
Manon @ My Messy Kitchn
ooops, apparently I am senile, and commented twice! That just means I’m TWICE as excited :)
Liz DellaCroce
hahahah!!
Tim Nona
like this challah breakfast recipe, very similar to what I’ve been making
Liz DellaCroce
You can’t go wrong with a classic!
Manon @ My Messy Kitchn
I would love to attend, and meet some fabulous new faces!
Renee Spica
I would love to attend the Chopped Conf because I haven’t been to a conference in a while!! I’d love to be able to hear you speak, too! :)
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you win!! Good luck!
Dani @ The Adventure Bite
This is one of our favorite breakfasts!!
Liz DellaCroce
Mine too girl!!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
I’d love to hear you speak, that’s a topic I really struggle with and am experiencing a little burnout right now. Chopped is on my list of conferences for the year and I just have to make a final decision…all based on my teeny tiny travel budget of course. :-)
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I so hope you can swing the trip Kellie!!! It’s a topic that all of us relate to and have been through – you’re definitely not alone!!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
You continue to amaze me, Liz!! Congrats on the speaking gig!!
Liz DellaCroce
Girl!! I am so happy to be your friend. Now I just wish we could snuggle in person!!
sarah
It would be fun to connect with different bloggers around one of my favorite subjects — food!!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes!!! Would love to see you there Sarah!
Jeni
I would love to attend Chopped Conference because it would be my first blog conference! I would also love to learn more so that I can take my blog to another level. It would be such an amazing opportunity to network with other bloggers!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh good luck Jeni!! I hope you consider going regardless of whether you win!
Taylor @greens & chocolate
This French toast looks absolutely perfect! I’ve been thinking of trying to attend Chopped…it looked like a great conference last year! Hopefully it works out and we can finally meet! <3
Liz DellaCroce
I would LOVE to finally meet you Taylor!!! I hope you win!
George SSF
This recipe is so useful! I am i\so in love with french toast! Thanks for sharing
Joanne
I am SO wishing we were having this challah french toast for dinner tonight! That would make my day.
Ginger Stark
Would LOVE to meet you in person Liz! Love your blog, have been impressed with what you’ve done to grow it, all the while making time to keep yourself and your family healthy. A true inspiration ????
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Ginger!! I hope to see you in October!
Amelia
I would love to go! I’ve heard it’s wonderful and any excuse to see you & listen to your tips, I’ll take!! Xo
Liz DellaCroce
I miss you so much already girl!
Jessica DeMay
I just started blogging this year and I think this conference would be so helpful! I still have so much to learn!
Kirsten Platto
Hi Liz, this recipe looks so delicious and “fluffy!” Yes, I just described french toast as fluffy – haha! This definitely blows a normal french toast recipe out of the water… or pan. ;) Congratulations on your speaking appearance! I entered to win a conference pass to cheer you on… crossing my fingers!
Liz DellaCroce
haha YES it totally is fluffy!!! Thank you so much – that would be so awesome for you to be there!!
Kirsten Platto
My birthday is October 12! ;) haha Have a great day!
Becca from ItsYummi.com
First of all… Hollah back to the Challah! I can’t even grasp how awesome this French toast must taste, Liz.
Secondly… oh em gee… I’ve STILL a blogging conference virgin. To be able to attend my first one with you there would like… squeeeeeee!
Liz DellaCroce
hahah CHALLAH!! You must enter this giveaway – it’s meant to be!
Heather
Considering how much I bumble through on my blog, I have a feeling I would learn a lot from Chopped Con and more experienced bloggers. The French Toast looks great, BTW!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I so hope you win a ticket Heather!! You’ll love this conference!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
It was so great to meet you this weekend! I was just talking to Monique about how I’m looking for conferences to go to where I can really learn and she was telling me to check out Chopped. I especially love that it’s only two hours from my house!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh yes Chopped would be absolutely perfect!! It was so wonderful meeting you as well – I hope that you win a ticket!! Especially since it’s so close!
Andrea M
I would love to attend chopped and learn as much as i can!
kita
Once I made my first loaf of challah bread – I was doomed. Seriously doomed. I have become a TOTAL french toast snob and wont go back to anything else now. It’s a major problem… but a delicious kind of one.
Liz DellaCroce
hahah YES!! I really feel the same way. It’s the best!! xo
Shawnna
Yummy!! The bread looks amazing!
Lynda@Me and My Pink Mixer
I would love to attend Chopped Conference to learn more so that I can take my blog to another level. I work full time fundraising for a non-profit and blog once or twice a week. I have so much to learn about blogging and would really appreciate this opportunity to network with other bloggers and learn more about this hobby that I love.
Jenny B
I love hearing experienced food bloggers talk about their craft and I would love to do some more networking!
Lauren
I’d love to go to Chopped – all of the posts about last year’s event looked amazing!
Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition
Eeeek! So exciting that you’ll be speaking there Liz! I hope to make it— or at least I’m lining up sitters to do so!
Julie @ Girl on the Move
I heard amazing things about the conference in 2014 and would love to attend!
Gerry Speirs
I entered, I would love to go :)
Liz DellaCroce
Good luck Gerry!!!!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Yay for challah bread french toast! I would love to hear you speak at ChoppedCon. I heard that it is such a wonderful conference and really hope that I can attend. Thanks for the giveaway!
Liz DellaCroce
It would be so nice to see you there Ashley!
Catherine
Dear Liz, Challah bread is the best for French toast…this looks perfect! xo, Catherine
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much! I hope you try it!