What’s the big deal with Challah French Toast? Why would I be so specific about the bread? There are few breads better suited to French toast than challah. It’s tender and rich and super willing to hold lots and lots of egg batter. To made it extra special, I load my batter with orange zest and even add a little extra sugar to created a brûléed custard effect that is reminiscent of crème brûlée. Then I smother it in fresh berries and maybe even some type of cream. Whipped cream when I’m in the mood to be decadent, yogurt when I’m trying to be a little healthy, or Coeur a la crème for when I’m going all out (or I have some leftover). And this time of year, when it’s cold and hearty breakfast feels justified (or anytime I ask Marc what he’d like me to make, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner) Challah French Toast hits the spot. Sometimes Marc even goes so far as to come home from work with a loaf of fresh challah, and then, I know it’s gonna be a French Toast weekend. Make this fabulous Challah French Toast and I bet you’ll not only … Continue reading →