Description
Savory french toast waffles blend breakfast classics into one irresistible dish. Crispy exterior, custardy interior, and maple syrup create a delightful morning experience for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) 2% milk
- 3 tbsps (45 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- butter
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Bread Preparation: Slice challah into robust, one-inch thick pieces, ensuring substantial texture for optimal waffle transformation.
- Custard Creation: Whisk milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar in a wide container until achieving a silky, homogeneous blend that promises rich flavor infusion.
- Bread Saturation: Submerge challah slices into the custard mixture, allowing complete absorption and flavor penetration, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the aromatic liquid.
- Waffle Iron Activation: Heat waffle iron to medium-high setting, preparing a surface that will transform challah into crispy, golden waffle-textured delicacies.
- Waffle Transformation: Gently place custard-soaked challah onto the heated waffle iron, pressing carefully to imprint distinctive grid patterns and create a crunchy exterior with a tender interior.
- Culinary Finishing: Cook until achieving a deep golden-brown color, watching intently to prevent burning while developing a caramelized surface that promises maximum flavor and texture.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer waffles to a wire rack, then lavish with melted butter and cascade pure maple syrup, creating a luxurious breakfast experience that combines French toast elegance with waffle creativity.
Notes
- Select the Right Bread: Use thick, day-old challah or brioche for maximum absorption and structural integrity during waffle cooking.
- Master the Custard Soak: Let bread sit in egg mixture for 30 seconds per side to ensure deep flavor penetration without making bread soggy.
- Control Waffle Iron Heat: Medium-high setting prevents burning while creating crispy exterior and soft, custardy interior.
- Prevent Sticking Strategy: Lightly spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray before adding soaked bread to ensure easy removal and perfect grid patterns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg