This is a great way to serve a loaf of left-over challah after Shabbat. Try it. You'll like it!
Ingredients:
6 medium eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (or half and half)
1 tsp vanilla
1 TBLS honey
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 large loaf challah, or any other bread that you like
1 TBLS butter
1 TBLS extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
Powdered sugar in sifter shaker
Maple syrup
Honey
Jam or jelly, any flavor
Preparation:
Cut challah into 3/4" slices, set aside
Crack the eggs into a bowl and mix with a fork or whisk until blended.
Add the milk to the eggs and mix.
Stir in other ingredients and mix.
Pour into an oblong casserole dish.
Place slices of bread into the egg mixture for 3-4 minutes to soak up the liquid. Turn each slice over for aproximately a minute while heating the butter and oil on a griddle or in a skillet.
When it is hot, place the egg soaked challah slices on the griddle and cook on medium heat until golden brown. Turn each slice over and brown on the other side.
Remove from griddle and place on an oven safe plate and put in the oven (set to low or warm) while you cook the remainder of sliced challah.
When ready to serve, sprinkle powdered sugar on each slice.
Serve with syrup, honey, jam, or with only the powdered sugar. Yummy with coffee.
