Challah French Toast

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Here in the South, breakfast is usually the biggest meal of the day. Especially on the weekends. The weekends provide time to make some homemade pancakes, french toast, waffles or a breakfast casserole. Along the side with some bacon or even just a fruit parfait with yogurt.  There are so many options to play with when it comes to breakfast.  I love french toast. One day I decided to make french toast with Challah bread and I was hooked!  The eggy richness of the bread goes so well with the milk batter that coats the bread. Day old bread is best as it will soak up all the flavor of any mixture you coat it in.

Ingredients:  - 1 loaf of Challah bread
                   - 6 extra-large eggs
                   - 1 1/2 cups of milk
                   - 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
                   - Pure Vermont Maple syrup (no Log Cabin or anything like that)
                   - 1 tablespoon of honey
                   - powdered sugar (as much as you desire)

1. Cut the Challah bread into 1 1/2 to 1 inch thick slices.  Place slices in a wide baking dish.

2. In a mix bowl whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and honey together.  At this point if you want to add another flavor, such as cinnamon, go ahead and sprinkle some in.

3. Pour egg mixture over bread.  Let sit up to 5 minutes turning once.

4. On a griddle or large frying pan melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil (use canola or vegetable oil). This mixture prevents the butter from burning.  It is best to use flavorless oil like canola or vegetable to prevent any interference in the taste of the fried toast.   After frying the toast sprinkle powdered sugar on top (to your liking). 

5. Serve with warmed maple syrup and a side of fresh fruit. If you want to get real flavor you can serve with a homemade peach or strawberry syrup.

Enjoy!!!!!