There’s no meal higher than Sunday morning breakfast. Just lately, I’ve made my Sunday mornings right into a little bit of a ritual, practising a tried-and-true routine to assist me embrace good vibes for the week forward. I’ve made certain to schedule in all my faves: a morning catch-up name with long-distance mates, a leisurely neighborhood espresso run, a little journaling, and tidying up the areas of my residence that the week left uncared for. After all, nothing completes a gradual morning fairly like a comfortable—and elaborate—breakfast. (‘Tis the season to romanticize your life, proper?) Pancakes, waffles, a savory quiche… all the things’s honest recreation. However my newest obsession? This oven-baked Chai Challah French Toast.
In relation to morning carbs, I’m a ride-or-die pancake/waffle woman. However now that I’ve joined the French toast membership, I get it. However I additionally perceive the hesitancy—I stated an “elaborate” breakfast, not concerned to the purpose of madness. Fortunately, this in a single day and oven-baked preparation means you can also make this chai-spiced challah French toast prematurely. That means, it’ll be able to go whereas your espresso’s nonetheless sizzling.
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The best way to Make French Toast within the Oven
Whereas I like skillet-top French toast, the very last thing I wish to do is stand over my range and individually fry off every bit of toast. Enter: the oven technique. To make this challah French toast within the oven, you’ll want a big baking dish of your alternative. Just a few ideas:
- Grease your baking dish to maintain your French toast from sticking.
- Make the custard the evening earlier than. To maximise the chai spice taste on this French toast, I make the milk combination with out the eggs the evening earlier than. This may relaxation in a single day within the fridge. Within the morning, merely whisk within the eggs and dunk every bit of toast within the custard and add to the dish. Let the toast sit within the dish for not less than half-hour—or in a single day—then pop it into the oven. Voila!
- Oven-baked French toast will get additional crispy on high whereas remaining mushy beneath. After all, you’re welcome to make this French toast on the range, however in order for you a extra hands-off model, baking within the oven is the best way to go.
Tips for Infusing This French Toast With Flavor
The real star of this French toast is the chai spice. It’s warm and slightly sweet, making this dish extra cozy. And because I’m all about maximizing flavor, we’re incorporating the chai spice in a few different ways.
First, the custard. To get as much chai flavor, steep a chai bag in the milk overnight or heat the milk and brew the chai, cooling before assembling. This helps the bread take on all of those warming flavors when it’s dunked in the custard. Then, we’re also adding whole and fresh ground spices to the milk as it steeps to emphasize the warming, cozy chai flavor.
Next, the topping. A brown sugar streusel topping spiced with cinnamon and cardamom adds a little sweet crunch.
Finally, the whipped cream. Add some fresh ground spices to the whipped cream to top everything off with extra flavor. Serve with a cup of chai to really take things over the top. This is my go-to recipe.
How to Serve Challah French Toast
As with any breakfast treat, I like to serve this challah French toast topped with fruit. I used pine berries because that’s what I had on hand, but regular strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, or even pears will add a sweet and tart bite, keeping things from getting too sweet. I like to top my toast off with whipped cream and a little syrup, but this would also be delicious with granola for extra crunch, some sliced almonds, or even a dollop of jam. It goes without saying, but be sure to serve your French toast warm.
Scroll on for the recipe. If you make this challah French toast, be sure to rate and review below and show us your cozy weekend breakfast on Instagram!
