Buttermilk French Toast

A luxurious breakfast dish made with thick slices of challah bread soaked in a rich buttermilk and egg mixture, then pan-fried until golden brown and served with warm maple syrup.

6 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • cups buttermilk
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 slices challah bread
  • tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 200°F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour into a large 4-sided sheet pan, then add bread in 1 layer and soak, turning occasionally, until bread has absorbed all liquid but is not falling apart, about 20 minutes.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides. Transfer 4 bread slices with a slotted spatula to skillet and cook, turning once, until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 3 minutes total. Transfer to a large shallow baking pan and keep warm in oven. Cook remaining bread in 2 batches, adding 1 1/2 tablespoon butter between batches.

    15 min

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