Challah Bread French Toast with Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean

• Challah bread, thickly sliced (1″ to 11/4″) – 4 slices

• Eggs – 8-9 each

• Whole milk – 1/4 cup

• Sweet butter – 1/4 lb (1 stick)

• Cinnamon stick – 3-4 each

• Cinnamon powder – 1 teaspoon

• Vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon

• Maple syrup

Method

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk & vanilla together.

2. Place bread in shallow pan & cover with half of egg mix then turn bread over & cover with the remaining mix.  Allow 20 to 30 minutes for bread to soak up mixture, turning bread once or twice more.

3. Melt butter in a skillet then add cinnamon sticks and egg soaked bread and sauté at a medium-to-high setting until toasted (about 3 minutes per side).  Be certain to replenish skillet with butter if needed.

4. Just before removing from skillet sprinkle lightly with cinnamon powder.

5. Serve with warm maple syrup.