Gather the Goods

1 loaf day old Challah bread, cut into thick slices

3 cups whole milk

5 large eggs

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

butter for the pan

maple syrup & walnut pieces for serving

Make It

In a large bowl whisk the milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Soak the pieces of bread in the eggy mixture just until both sides are coated in the egg. Because the pieces are thicker, don’t over saturate the bread in egg otherwise it will get soggy and break.
Add butter to a large cast iron pan and once it’s melted place the egg soaked bread in and sear on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the French toast with maple syrup and walnuts.