While the bread is soaking, heat 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick or cast iron, ...

One popular bread for making French toast is brioche, which uses more butter and eggs than other types, so it is ideal for a recipe in which bread is soaked in an egg-milk custard.

The generally accepted mode of bread consumption was the method of ‘okukoza omugati mu chai,’ which literally translates into ...

Use bread that is a bit on the dry side, meaning it needs to be a few days old. When I have a fresh challah, I simply slice it 3/4-inch thick and leave the slices on the counter for about 24 hours ...

Use bread that is a bit on the dry side, meaning it needs to be a few days old. When I have a fresh challah, I simply slice it 3/4-inch thick and leave the slices on the counter for about 24 hours ...

If you're making French toast for a crowd, you can double this recipe and prepare it in batches. Stash cooked slices of French toast in an oven set to 200°F to keep them warm until you're ready ...

If you like crustier bread, I recommend using the egg wash. Without it, you'll get a softer baguette. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest again for 20 minutes.

Challah slices, dipped into an egg custard, are fried in a skillet to make French toast in New York. Credit: AP/Cheyenne Cohen — Your bread slices should be around ¾-inch thick, and no more ...