“Orange Challah Bread French Toast”

Say Good Morning with Orange Challah Bread French Toast. Made with everyone’s favorite egg-based bread that stands up to almost anything. Used fresh or day old, Challah is what I call the perfect bread for making french toast because it is slightly sweet yet a firm bread. It will soak up liquids without falling apart and is easily infused with many flavors of your choice. French toast is one of my favorite breakfast foods and I have no doubt this will become a fast favorite.

Orange Challah Bread French Toast

Start by mixing eggs, whole milk, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract, honey, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Slice Challah bread into thick slices at least 1/2-inch thick to 3/4-inch. The thicker the slices, the longer the bread can soak in egg mixture without falling apart and imparting more flavor before cooking. After about five minutes of soaking in egg mixture, heat both oil and butter in a large skillet. Once heated, fry french toast about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. The butter and oil combination imparts both browning without burning but keep heat at medium. Using all butter will definitely burn.

Orange Challah Bread French Toast

Serve this orange infused delicious french toast with warm maple syrup. Please use the real stuff for optimal flavor and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Kids love french toast and this recipe will be fan favorite. The warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg are not overpowering but lends just enough warmth and delicate flavor. A nice surprise I think. Orange Challah Bread French Toast is great when serving a large crowd. Place on baking sheet in warm oven until ready to serve. Tastes great heated in the toaster the next day if there are any leftovers. I doubt you will have any leftovers because that orange infusion is irresistible. Add a little melted butter when serving for more butter flavor if you like.

Orange Challah Bread French Toast

The next weekend you want to make a special breakfast for you and your family grab this french toast recipe. Homemade breakfast on the weekends are a treat even in my house. Serve with your breakfast meat such as bacon, sausage, or ham. Fresh fruit can be added as a side and along with eggs cooked as you like. Create your own breakfast menu to feed your family and let the breakfast excitement begin. Start your week off right with the makings of Orange Challah Bread French Toast. Yummy for the tummy.

Orange Challah Bread French Toast

Orange Challah Bread French Toast

1 loaf Challah bread

4 – 6 large eggs

1/3 cup whole milk

1 t. orange zest

1/2 t. vanilla extract

1/4 t. orange extract

1 T. honey

1/2 t. kosher salt

1 t. ground cinnamon

1/4 t. ground nutmeg

1 T. Canola oil

1 T. salted butter

Cut Challah into 6 to 8 slices, 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch; set aside. Note: 4 eggs are enough to make 6 slices of French toast. Use additional eggs to increase servings.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, orange zest, vanilla, orange extract, honey, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Place Challah in a large baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread, turning to coat, soaking for 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook French toast about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Place on baking sheet to keep warm until all french toast is cooked.

Serve with warmed maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar.