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Baked French Toast Recipe

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This Baked French Toast is a delightful breakfast or brunch dish featuring soft challah bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and baked to golden perfection. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that combines the richness of eggs, cream, and milk with comforting spices. Serve warm with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for a classic treat ready in under an hour.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) loaf challah bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
  • ¾ cup maple syrup, warmed, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the oven rack in the center position. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish thoroughly with the unsalted butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
  2. Arrange the Bread: Tear the challah bread into 1-inch pieces. Spread the bread evenly in the greased baking dish to create a uniform layer that will soak up the custard mixture evenly during baking.
  3. Make Custard Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined. This custard mixture infuses the bread with rich, spiced flavor and creates a creamy texture once baked.
  4. Combine and Bake: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the challah bread pieces in the baking dish, making sure all bread pieces are well coated. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until the custard is fully absorbed, and the top is golden brown and set.
  5. Serve: Once baked, optionally sprinkle the top with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation. Serve warm alongside warmed maple syrup for drizzling, enhancing the flavor with classic, sweet syrup.

Notes

  • Make sure the challah bread is fresh or slightly stale for best custard absorption.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream and whole milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
  • Baking times may vary; test doneness by ensuring the custard is set and the top is golden.
  • Allow the baked french toast to rest a few minutes before serving to set fully.
  • Leftovers can be refrigeration and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/baked-french-toast-recipe/