makes four servings
1 cup organic half-and-half
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old challah bread
4 tablespoons butter
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
3. Dip the bread into the egg mixture for about 10 seconds per side. Place the dipped bread onto the prepped wire rack/baking sheet and let sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place two slices of bread at a time on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Place the cooked French toast on a rack in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
5. Repeat step 4 with the remaining slices of bread.
6. Serve immediately with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and maple syrup.