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.
Jordan S. Schroeder
April 14, 2016 at 6:36 pmI love the recipe, do you use bread maker to make it? I want to learn more, my family like bread, thank you
Liz DellaCroce
April 17, 2016 at 4:29 pmI’ve never used a bread maker! I bet you could Google a bread maker version but this way is very easy!
Zainab
August 24, 2015 at 8:50 pmIs meeting you a good enough reason? Okay, thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
August 25, 2015 at 8:43 pmI’m so sad you didn’t win but PLEASE Go anyway!!!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
August 24, 2015 at 1:16 pmI 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
August 24, 2015 at 3:36 pmYou would LOVE Chopped Con! I hope you consider it regardless of winning!!
Ashleigh
August 24, 2015 at 1:16 pmThis French Toast looks AMAZING! I’ll have to try making the bread!
Fingers crossed for the giveaway–I would love to go!
Liz DellaCroce
August 24, 2015 at 3:37 pmGood luck Ashleigh!!
Jenny.U
August 24, 2015 at 11:39 amI would love to learn more about food and blogging!
Liz DellaCroce
August 24, 2015 at 3:36 pmGood luck Jenny!!
Lexi Abel
August 24, 2015 at 10:31 amI 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
August 24, 2015 at 3:37 pmWasn’t it a great conference? I am so looking forward to going again and hope to see you there!
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa
August 24, 2015 at 9:33 amOne 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
August 24, 2015 at 3:37 pmOh 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
August 24, 2015 at 7:18 amI’d love to attend Chopped Con so I could meet all my blogging buddies in real life!
Liz DellaCroce
August 24, 2015 at 3:23 pmAhh good luck!!
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door
August 24, 2015 at 7:11 amI’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
August 24, 2015 at 3:24 pmGOOD LUCK!! :)
Deborah
August 24, 2015 at 12:36 amThis carb loving girl is craving a big plate of this French toast right now!!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
August 23, 2015 at 8:12 pmI 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
August 22, 2015 at 12:17 pmLoved listening to you on the Chopped podcast! Thank you for the opportunity!
Liz DellaCroce
August 23, 2015 at 9:14 amAww thanks so much!! GOOD LUCK!