May 19, 2013

Sunday Breakfast: Overnight Baked French Toast

sunday breakfast french toast

I'm really liking the idea of pre-made breakfast. Like how this oatmeal was made overnight, this french toast was too. sort of. The night before, I threw all of the ingredients together and let the egg mixture soak into the bread overnight, and then baked it in the morning.



Speaking of bread, I think challah is the best for french toast. I used to always make it was french bread, (is that why it's called french toast?), but one day, I asked the lady at the bakery what she thinks the best bread for french toast is; she recommended challah. That day I used it and she was so right. So whenever I get the chance, I use this bread.

ingredients for baked french toast

My mom works with a lady who raises her own chickens on a plot of land she bought. It's where we get our eggs sometimes and I love the varying colors they come in.

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On Saturday, my friend Kimmy and I drove up to Odessa to pick these blueberries. I'll have to share that story with you guys soon!


Overnight Baked French Toast

8 eggs
1 cup of milk
6 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of vanilla
1 loaf of challah bread

Optional Crunch Topping
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of flour
2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 cup of butter

Cut the bread into 1 inch squares and grease your baking pan.
Mix the egg mixture, pour evenly over the bread and gently toss the bread to coat.
Cover your baking pan tightly and leave it in the fridge for 4-12 hours.
In the morning, preheat oven to 350 and make your crunch topping by mixing the cold butter over the dry ingredients.
Sprinkle topping over the bread and bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting in squares.
**Enjoy with maple syrup, powdered sugar and fresh fruit.

I know the egg mixture seems a lot, but it will soak into the bread over night and evaporate while it's baking.


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8 comments :

  1. These pictures make the food look so enticing.... Even if the 8-egg figure seems scary to Vegan Me. I love the idea of setting things up the night before, because Lord knows I'm sleepy in the AM.

    Kate from Clear the Way

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  2. Oh wow, this looks so delicious! Love the photography too. :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  3. Ohhh! That looks so awesome! I'll definitely have to try using challah!
    Just found your adorable blog and I'm excited to see another Florida blogger! I'm right around St. Pete, too!
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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  4. This looks delicious!

    Xo,
    Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

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  5. I've always heard challah was the best for french toast. I haven't been able to find any challah bread here so I'm hoping I can get my hand on some sometime soon. This looks amazing! :) Great job.

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    1. Thanks! I got mine at Publix! Check out the bakery at your local store and see if they have it! :)

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  6. This looks so yummy! Not to mention, this picture is so beautiful!

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  7. I didn't even have to look at the pictures - the post title made my mouth water! I adore french toast - it's my favorite breakfast. My mom always makes it with challah and it's my favorite kind! We've never made it in the oven, but it sounds super easy!

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