I’ve been spending a lot of time at home since Grace was born. She didn’t get her two month vaccines until around 10 weeks so we didn’t go out at allll until then. I mean, we got her in the car and took a spin, or stopped at a food truck once or twice. Mikey would buy the food and then we would eat it in the car.
We really wanted to avoid crowded places and honestly, it’s just so darn hot, it’s not worth going out! The few times I’ve taken her out she’s been sweating the whole time so I just feel like we might as well stay home. I don’t mind being home on hot days. At all. hahaha
Anyway, during that time, one of my favorite food bloggers, Molly Yeh from My Name Is Yeh! started her first show on the Food Network. How exciting is that?! It’s on Sunday mornings at 11am EST so I made it a point to record it and watch it as soon as I could! She cooks a fusion of her Asian and Jewish heritage mixed with the cuisine where she lives in the midwest. All her food is so fun!
On her first episode (or maybe the second?), she cooked up an amazing looking Challah Bread. I mean, the braid was beautiful, the egg wash made it shine and it was just sooo appetizing! I couldn’t wait to get some at the supermarket. I wanted it now!
Luckily, Grace was sleeping at the moment so I got my ingredients out and followed what I remembered from her recipe as best I could. It’s a pretty simple bread to make with barely any steps, yet it turns out soooo scrumptious!
As I was about to braid my second loaf, I wondered what it would be like with chocolate in it. So I tried it! I will share that recipe soon (it’s very similar!). The following morning we made both the original Challah and the chocolate Challah into French Toast. I’m also thinking of making a cinnamon sugar kind. Mmm. Imagine that with bananas.
Oh my goodness, it was hands down the best French Toast I had ever tried. I’m not even kidding. I’m also not exaggerating just because I made it. It was SO GOOD. I made all of it and just microwaved it every day for breakfast until it was gone.
It was so good, I’m going to try to make a loaf, slice it and freeze the pieces so whenever I want French Toast, I can just thaw a couple of pieces and cook them. I’ll let you know how that turns out. Cause if it’s good, that will be a game changer for breakfast. FRENCH TOAST EVERY DAY!
Anyway, we can’t make French Toast without the Challah so let’s get back to the recipe. This recipe is pretty easy to follow with just 5 steps!
- Mix
- Rise
- Form into loaves
- Rise
- Bake
I’m telling you, anyone can make this! Give it a try and let me know what you think. I know what you’re going to say. You LOVE it! ;)
If you make this, be sure to tag me or hashtag #toeatdrinkandbemarried. I want to see your creation!
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Using challah bread for French toast is an amazing idea. And, adding chocolate or cinnamon-sugar to the bread–incredible! Great innovation!
:) It has definitely become one of my favorite breakfasts! Can’t wait to keep trying new mix ins!
I love where your thoughts are going with cinnamon and banana… sounds delicious! I’ve never tried challah bread, but it looks so darn tasty!
It is SO good with the banana! :) I love this for breakfast!
That looks so delicious! I also like the idea of your cinnamon sugar bread…that would make an AMAZING french toast bread.
Right?! I think I’m going to try it tomorrow morning!
I always wanted to make home-baked bread. Eating something you made but normally buy must be so satifying!
It really is! So delish!
Always looking for a simple and delicious bread recipe. Can’t wait to use this for french toast!
It’s SO GOOD. Look out for the French Toast recipe tomorrow :)
I am a bread fanatic. I have NOT found a type I did not LOVE. The aroma of fresh bread baking is over the top delicious. I would love this toasted in the morning….covered in homemade jam!!
You’re making me crave another piece! hahaha so yummy! I love bread too!
Yummy! This looks delicious! And making it with chocolate sounds fantastic as well. I totally want to try that!
It is SO good! :)
I’m new to Challah Bread but your recipe sounds so yummy. I mean how can you go wrong with bread! I’m shooting this one over to my mom so she can make it for me.
haha moms are great for that!! Hope you two enjoy it (and maybe even make it into French Toast with my recipe tomorrow!) :)
This challah looks so delicious and really easy to make. I’ll have to make this the next time I make bread.
Hope you enjoy it!
I would love to make this. Can you please suggest some eggless recipe for the same!
I’ve tried this one and it is pretty good! :)
Wow! the Challah Bread looks delicious ! I will try to make my own Challah Bread thanks for sharing your recipe :)
Hope you enjoy it! :)
I have always wanted to try and make homemade bread. Living in the humid south I am not sure how well it will go, it seems like it would help the bread to rise, but I do not want it grow bacteria either, so I have been hesitant to try. I will add this one to pin board of recipe ideas.
Give it a try. I live in Miami which is SO humid, but it works well! I hope it works for you!
Oooh…I can almost feel this warm challah in my mouth..<3
sooo yum! :)
I love easy bread recipes and challah. So great for bread pudding too!
Oh man, I’m going to have to try making a bread pudding next time! Thanks for the idea :)
This looks yum…I am going to try it soon!! Thanks for sharing the recipe…they look amazing
It is so delish! Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for the recipe. I usually want to find something to eat when i’m hungry at night and eating bread would be sooo delicious.
Yess, this is so delicious, especially with some honey butter! I shared a recipe for that in my previous post :)
This seems easy enough and I needed a recipe for this weekend’s brunch, will make French Toast with it!
Yay! Hope it turns out great! :)
Oooh. That sounds like a delicious French toast. I always use Italian bread for mine; this sounds like such a tasty alternative.
Italian bread is yummy, too! I’ve been experimenting with homemade breads. I tried Brioche today!
Mmm. I love that. I use sour dough bread for grilled cheeses, and I’m even rethinking that now! I love how you can make one tweak to a recipe to make it completely new!
This would make a great grilled cheese!! Enjoy it!
I have never tried Challah bread but it looks and sounds wonderful! All your ideas for French toast with it are mouthwatering!
You have to try this then! It is so good!
The picture of the bread really looks good and makes me hungry. I’m going to try this one. Thank you for sharing this easy recipe.
I hope you enjoy it!
I have a friend that makes this every Sabbath, I’ve always wanted a simple recipe that I could make as well. I’m bread challenged and can never seem to be successful with traditional bread recipes.
Oh I’m no bread pro, but this one is so easy and pretty much no-fail! I hope you enjoy it!
I love challah bread! This one looks easy enough for me to tackle! I can’t wait to bake it :)
You’ll like this!! :) Enjoy!
Your house must smell so good after baking this challah bread. And turning it into chocolate french toast sounds makes a wonderful brunch too! i love Molly and her show/blog is amazing.
Yes! Molly is so great!! Enjoy it!