Description
Make these easy and delicious French Toast Waffles for a crispy, flavorful breakfast or brunch treat. Perfect for any day!
Ingredients
Scale
To make these French Toast Waffles, you will need a few basic ingredients:
- 1 loaf Challah bread: Provides a soft, rich texture that’s perfect for soaking up the egg mixture.
- 1 cup 2% milk: Adds creaminess to the batter.
- 8 large eggs: Helps create a custard-like mixture that soaks into the bread.
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth of flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the sweetness and overall flavor.
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar: Balances the savory and sweet elements.
- Butter and maple syrup: For topping and serving.
Instructions
Preparing the Batter
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl or shallow dish, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 8 large eggs, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until well combined.
- Slice the Bread: Cut the loaf of Challah bread into thick slices, about an inch thick, to ensure they hold up well when soaked in the egg mixture.
Coating the Bread
- Soak the Bread: Dunk each slice of bread into the egg mixture. Turn the bread to ensure it is fully coated, allowing the egg mixture to soak into the bread slightly. This step is crucial for achieving that soft, custardy center.
Cooking the Waffles
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cook the Bread Slices: Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, usually about 3-5 minutes depending on your waffle iron. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
- Keep Waffles Crispy: To prevent the waffles from getting soggy, place them on a wire rack after cooking. This allows air to circulate and keeps them crispy.
Notes
- Skipping the Wire Rack: Placing freshly cooked waffles directly on a plate can make them soggy. Use a wire rack to keep them crispy.
- Using Too Much Batter: Avoid using excess batter that might overflow from the waffle iron and create a mess.
- Not Adjusting Cooking Time: Depending on your waffle iron, the cooking time may vary. Keep an eye on the waffles and adjust as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast