• The evening before making French toast; slice off 1″ pieces of the challah bread and place on a sheet pan. Allow the bread slices to sit out overnight to dry out some.

Preparing the French Toast

• In a mixing bowl; beat one egg then add one cup of half and half and mix to combine. Next, add the vanilla extract and cinnamon and combine into a custard mixture.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat a skillet over medium. Add a pat of butter and allow it to melt.
• Soak each slice of bread in the custard mixture on each side allowing it to absorb the custard mixture. Transfer the soaked bread slice to the skillet and cook until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the toasted slices to a baking sheet.
• Place the French toast into the oven and bake 5-8 minutes to ensure doneness of the custard.
• Serve with maple syrup, if desired.