Honey Jack French Toast
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $30
This dish has been recreated and reimagined for centuries and by several different cultures. This recipe uses honey-flavored whiskey to add another flavor of deliciousness while keeping things simple, butter, extremely flavorful and fulfilling.
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Equipment
- Large mixing bowl or shallow dish
- Whisk
- Sift or fine-mesh strainer (optional)
- Cast iron pan or skillet
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of challah bread you will only need half, but you can make more of course
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk egg nog is my preference, but whole milk, half and half, coconut milk, vanilla almond milk, or whole milk will all work
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp flour sifted
- 1/3 cup Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey a little more than 5 shots, completely optional and can be substituted for any whiskey you have on hand
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter
Toppings/garnish
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Slice challah loaf into 1” slices and then again in half. Set aside.
- Add eggs to a bowl along with milk, sugar, cinnamon, sifted flour, whiskey and vanilla extract (if using).
- Lay each piece of bread down flat in egg mixture for 10-15 seconds. Carefully flip each piece and let it soak for 10-15 more seconds. on each side. Remove pieces of bread of egg mixture after soaking and line on a large plate, baking sheet or tray.
- Heat pan (cast iron is preferred but absolutely not necessary) to a medium heat. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to melt it.
- Add a single layer of bread slices into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first time. Reduce the heat to medium-low if bread appears to be cooking too quickly.
- Flip each piece when the bottom is golden brown with a crispy outside edge. Cook on the other side for 2 minutes.
- If cooking in batches, remember to add a little more butter and increase the heat between each new batch (if temperature needs adjusting).
- Finish with more butter, syrup, pecans, your favorite fresh berries or fruit topping, whipped cream, powdered sugar, etc.