Classic French Toast Recipe (Father's Day Special)

French toast is a classic home breakfast dish that didn’t really originate in France, surprisingly.  This “eggy bread” is typically sliced bread soaked in a custard of egg and usually milk, and spice.  The first references of this dish are from the first century CE, in Europe.  Many European cultures have their own version of French Toast, but the French version is called “pain perdu”, or “lost bread”, because it is usually made with old, or stale bread.   

When my kids were young, they would get all excited about Father’s Day, because that was when they got to make French Toast for dad.  Challah Bread, sliced a little thickly, dunked in the eggy custard, and fried until golden brown is the perfect breakfast, as far as I am concerned.  Crisp and golden on the outside; soft and custardy on the inside. Then topped with real maple syrup, butter, jam or all three.  Some like to sift powdered sugar on top and add fresh berries.  Either way, the Challah bread is perfect for this meal.  The thin, soft crust is easy to eat after being fried and the soft interior holds the custard enough to keep It soft on the inside.  Here is an easy recipe we use in our house:

2 fresh eggs, whisked until frothy

1 cup milk or half and half

2 tablespoons of brown sugar

2 tsp real vanilla extract

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

Pinch of salt

5-6 slices of RavenHook Challah Bread

Toppings may include:  Maple syrup, jam, butter, honey, fresh berries, powdered sugar, and/or whipped cream

Preheat frying pan or griddle.  Whisk together all ingredients in a shallow bowl.  Dip Challah slices into the liquid for about 5 seconds on each side.  Fry in pan or griddle until golden brown on the outside.  Serve warm using desired toppings.