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Baileys Challah French Toast

Published by Amy Kritzer Becker on May 22, 2011
Amy Kritzer Becker
By Amy Kritzer Becker
Author of Sweet Noshings · as seen on Food Network, GMA & The NYT
Baileys Challah French Toast
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Baileys Challah French Toast
I freaking love brunch. What’s not to love? An excuse to drink before noon and bacon is encouraged.  Sorry Kosher kids! Maybe it was our weekly habit back in NYC of hitting up a mimosa brunch, followed by frolicking around “specialty” stores in Chelsea. Nothing says Sunday Funday quite like a baker’s dozen of adult beverages and pleather!

Or our Austin tradition of checking our bank balances on our iPhones to determine just which of the hot spots were lucky enough to be graced with our presence the night before based on the (numerous) charges. Sigh. If you think that game sounds like a good time, just imagine how the fun increases over bloody Mary’s!

Normally, I am a savory brunch kind of girl, but when I am craving something sweet only French Toast will do. And you can keep your brioche, because challah bread is the way to go. For a little kick, I made mine with Baileys- and added a splash in my coffee as well. For flavor of course. Happy Sunday to me!

I made my recipe for Sunday Funday- party of one. The recipe below serves 6, but you can scale it for any number! I made enough for numero uno.

Whipped cream encouraged. Beat together eggs with milk, Baileys, cinnamon and vanilla and if you are cooking for a group, pour into a pan.

challah french toast 1

Then, put your challah pieces in the pan to coat with the egg mixture for a few minutes, and flip to coat the other side for a few more.

challah french toast 2
Add butter to a warm pan on low heat, and cook challah until browned on each side.

Serve with the toppings of your choice. Nuts, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and fruit would all be tasty. I topped mine with berries…

Baileys Challah French Toast - photo 2
Maple syrup…and of course whipped cream.

Bacon optional.

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Baileys Challah French Toast

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Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces challah
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons Baileys or liquor of your choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Beat together eggs with milk, Baileys, cinnamon and vanilla and if you are cooking for a group, pour into a pan.
  • Put your challah pieces in the pan to coat with the egg mixture for a few minutes, and flip to coat the other side for a few more.
  • Add butter to a warm pan on low heat, and cook challah until browned on each side.
  • Serve with the toppings of your choice.
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Amy Kritzer Becker

Jewish food expert, cookbook author of Sweet Noshings, owner of ModernTribe, and culinary-school-trained chef. Featured on Nickelodeon, The Drew Barrymore Show, Good Morning America, the New York Times, and Food Network.

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Amy Kritzer Becker

Amy Kritzer Becker

Amy Kritzer Becker is a Jewish food expert, cookbook author of Sweet Noshings, owner of ModernTribe, and culinary-school-trained chef behind What Jew Wanna Eat — a modern Jewish food blog redefining heritage recipes since 2010. Her recipes have been featured in Food Network, Bon Appétit, Forbes, Good Morning America, and the New York Times.

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16 Comments

  1. mindy says:
    May 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    for a double dose of bailey’s, you could make your own whipped cream from heavy cream, powdered sugar, and baileys. yum!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      May 23, 2011 at 10:42 AM

      Great idea Mindy! The only thing better than Baileys is more Baileys!

      Reply
  2. Jared says:
    May 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Bacon Optional? WRONG….NECESSARY

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      May 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

      I agree! I don’t think a day is complete with out a piece or 12 of bacon. But I like to give my readers options for non-bacon lovers!

      Reply
  3. Gloria Lee says:
    May 23, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    This looks divine!! I love challah french toast. Your pics are beautiful as usual!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      May 23, 2011 at 11:19 PM

      Thank you as always, Gloria!

      Reply
  4. Bube says:
    May 23, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Oy gevalt – I don’t know which is more beautiful – you or the french toast with berries that look ready to dance right off the screen. I would seriously consider giving up my plain yogurt and high cholesterol medication for just one forkful. A masterpiece my darling!

    Bubbe

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      May 23, 2011 at 11:19 PM

      Aw Bubbe, I am blushing. Jew are the best!

      Reply
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    May 29, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    […] overnight, covered with wax paper. The next day, after your mimosa and morning walk, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll each ball into a thin rounded rectangle […]

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  6. Dudette says:
    April 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    For real, omg, love love love, so making this!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      April 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  7. Eva Kon says:
    March 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Amy, love this recipe! Can it be adapted into a “Baked French Toast” Casserole to feed 10 to 12 guests? This way, you can make a large amount and just pull it out of the oven when guests arrive. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Kritzer says:
      March 21, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      Thanks, Eva! I don’t see why not, just multiply the batter ingredients. I’d err on the side of having extra batter.

      Reply
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