Description
These French Toast Waffles combine the classic flavors of French toast with the crispiness of waffles, offering a golden, fluffy, and easy-to-make brunch favorite. Prepared in a waffle iron, these waffles feature challah bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg custard, resulting in a delightful breakfast treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick
Custard Mixture
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Serving
- Butter, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease the iron if required to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large eggs, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each slice of challah bread into the egg custard mixture, turning to coat both sides thoroughly and allowing the bread to soak briefly to absorb the flavors.
- Drain excess custard: Lift the soaked bread slice from the mixture and let any excess custard drip off to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the waffles: Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid gently. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes until the waffle emerges golden brown and crisp.
- Keep waffles crisp: Remove the cooked waffles from the iron and place them on a wire rack. This prevents steam buildup and helps maintain their crisp texture as you cook the remaining slices.
- Serve: Serve the French toast waffles warm with butter and maple syrup for a classic and delicious breakfast experience.
Notes
- Using challah bread results in extra fluffy and rich waffles, but brioche or thick-cut white bread can be used as alternatives.
- Make sure not to over-soak the bread to avoid sogginess; a brief soak is enough for flavor absorption.
- Keeping cooked waffles on a wire rack helps maintain crispiness instead of placing them on a plate where steam can cause sogginess.
- Adjust cooking time on your waffle iron as times may vary depending on brand and model.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a butter alternative for serving.
