Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce
45 min.
4
570kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce, a perfect morning meal that promises to elevate your brunch experience. This vegetarian dish celebrates the rich, sweet taste of challah bread, which lends itself beautifully to soaking up the creamy egg and milk mixture. With its airy texture and golden-brown finish, each slice becomes a canvas for a vibrant berry sauce that blends the natural sweetness of mixed berries like blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves four and offers a comforting yet elegant option for breakfast or brunch gatherings. The berry sauce, made by puréeing succulent berries with a hint of lemon, creates a refreshing contrast that beautifully complements the warm, buttery French toast. The addition of fresh lemon juice not only enhances the flavor but also adds a zesty brightness, making this dish a standout on any table.

Whether you're serving it up for a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a luxurious morning feast, Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce is sure to impress. With its harmonious balance of flavors and enticing presentation, this delightful recipe will become a cherished favorite in your breakfast repertoire. Dive into a plate of this heavenly dish and let the joy of a homemade brunch envelop you!

Ingredients

  • cups poached berries mixed
  • lb egg bread loaf - crusts () (not including end pieces)
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup poached berries (depending on sweetness of berries)
  • 3.5 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until blended.
  3. Pour into a large baking pan and soak bread slices in 1 layer, turning once, 8 minutes.
  4. Purée 1 1/2 cups berries with sugar and lemon juice in a blender. If you want to eliminate seeds, force purée through a very fine sieve into a bowl.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and fold in remaining berries.
  6. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet or griddle over moderately high heat until foam subsides.
  7. Transfer 4 soaked bread slices to skillet with a slotted spatula and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Cook remaining bread in 2 batches, adding more butter as needed.
  8. Transfer slices as cooked to a large shallow baking pan (using a clean spatula) and, when all are browned, bake in middle of oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
  9. Serve French toast with berry sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein12.66%
Fat36.22%
Carbs51.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.5
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.249130580736%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
5.63mg
Petunidin
23.46mg
Delphinidin
27.89mg
Malvidin
64.13mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
0.61mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.33mg
Kaempferol
1.42mg
Myricetin
2.27mg
Quercetin
6.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:570.21kcal
28.51%
Fat:23.09g
35.53%
Saturated Fat:10.47g
65.46%
Carbohydrates:73.35g
24.45%
Net Carbohydrates:67.24g
24.45%
Sugar:16.11g
17.9%
Cholesterol:230.99mg
77%
Sodium:655.36mg
28.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.16g
36.32%
Selenium:47.06µg
67.23%
Vitamin B2:0.8mg
47.21%
Vitamin B1:0.59mg
39.25%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.56%
Folate:146.85µg
36.71%
Vitamin B3:6.27mg
31.36%
Phosphorus:273.51mg
27.35%
Fiber:6.11g
24.43%
Iron:4.34mg
24.13%
Vitamin K:23.36µg
22.24%
Calcium:215.08mg
21.51%
Vitamin A:906.36IU
18.13%
Vitamin D:2.06µg
13.72%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.29%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
13.02%
Copper:0.26mg
12.83%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.59%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.56%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.86%
Magnesium:40.3mg
10.07%
Potassium:350.24mg
10.01%
Vitamin C:4.68mg
5.67%
Source:Epicurious