| One of my favorite breads is Challah. Many weeks, | | | | 1 tablespoon vanilla |
| we'd start a loaf on Friday and by Monday, it was | | | | ½ teaspoon cinnamon |
| gone. French toast made with challah is just | | | | Salt to taste |
| wonderful. | | | | Slice the challah into 1 ½ inch thick slices. Place |
| We have made our own challah and we've bought | | | | in the bottom of a casserole dish. Tear the bread as |
| challah at both stores and bakeries. | | | | needed to fit into the casserole dish. Mix together |
| If you make your own challah, you can knead by | | | | the remaining ingredients. Pour over the casserole, |
| hand and allow to rise, or you can use a bread | | | | cover and store in refrigerator over night. |
| machine. We've tried many different challah recipes. | | | | Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 45 |
| We do have our favorite but several of them have | | | | minutes. |
| been very good. | | | | I have seen both ginger and nutmeg used in French |
| There are also a few stores that make challah that | | | | toast casserole recipes. If you like those flavors, you |
| we all like. | | | | can add ½ teaspoon of nutmeg or ¼ |
| I'd like to share a French toast casserole recipe that | | | | teaspoon ground ginger. Both will add additional flavor |
| uses one full loaf of challah. | | | | to the casserole. |
| French Toast Casserole | | | | You can also add either cranberries or raisins to the |
| 1 loaf of challah | | | | recipe. Pour the fruit on top of the bread in the |
| 1 cup of milk (whole milk or half and half works best) | | | | casserole dish before pouring the liquid mixture on |
| (if your challah is large add additional liquid to the | | | | top. |
| recipe) | | | | When the casserole is done, cut into squares to |
| ¾ cup brown sugar | | | | serve. You can sprinkle powdered sugar on top, |
| 8 eggs | | | | spoon fruit filling over the top or pour syrup on top. |