Ingredients
- 10-12 (1/2 inch) slices of day old challah bread
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream with a splash of milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter or enough for pan frying
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice bread into 1/2 inch think slices.
In a large mixing bowl combine half and half, eggs, honey, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Whisk liquid mixture until all ingredients are incorporated.
Dip bread into mixture. Allow bread to soak for 30 seconds per side.
Remove bread and place on cooling rack over deep baking dish. Allow bread to drip into dish for 1-2 minutes.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter into a large saute pan over medium heat. Place 2 slices of soaked bread at a time into hot pan and cook until golden brown on each side.
Remove from pan and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Cook in oven for 10 minutes. Continue with remaining slices of soaked bread.
Serve immediately with a pat of butter and powder sugar. I serve my french toast with a side of strawberries.
How to clean strawberries
Place strawberries in a bowl and cover generously with salt.
Cover with water and soak for 10 minutes.
Rinse strawberries thoroughly to remove all salt. Dry, slice, and enjoy how much sweeter strawberries taste without pesticides.
