Challah French Toast

1 . Stage

Make the egg mixture for the French toast: In an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

2 . Stage

Soak the slices of challah: Place once slice of challah into the egg mixture and let it sit and soak up the mixture for about 30 seconds. Gently flip the slice over and let them soak for another 30 seconds. 

3 . Stage

Cook the challah French toast: As you place challah in the egg mixture, in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.  Use a pair of forks to lift out a slice of challah from the egg mixture, letting any excess liquid drip off. Transfer it to the skillet and repeat with the 3 slices of challah (you’ll cook 4 slices of challah at once). Cook the French toast until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to serving plates.  Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and repeat the dunking and cooking steps with the rest of the slices of challah. 

4 . Stage

Serve challah French toast: Serve the French toast warm, topped with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and sliced bananas or berries.