BABKA FRENCH TOAST

Every year my friend makes me a babka for Christmas. I usually polish it off in a couple days it’s so good. But this year, I controlled my greediness and only ate the end pieces and used the rest for this French toast.
I first had this babka French toast at a restaurant and one bite in, I knew I was going to have to make this myself. It’s so delicious and filling. Can’t wait till next Christmas so I can make it again.

BABKA FRENCH TOAST
Ingredients
- 1 babka loaf sliced
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp orange zest
- butter for frying
Orange Honey Syrup
- 1 orange juiced
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- This is a night before dish. Babka is dense and needs the time to soak up the custard.
- Cut the ends off the babka and cut into 8 slices.
- In a dish that will fit all the babka laying flat, add the milk, eggs, orange zest, and whisk together.
- Place babka in the custard and turn over a few times to let them soak up the custard.
- Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning, take out of the fridge and turn them over. The custard should be mostly absorbed.
- In a frying pan on medium-low heat, butter the pan and add the babka.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes of each side.
- Remove from pan and drizzle with honey orange syrup.
Honey Orange Syrup
- In a small pot of medium heat, squeeze the orange juice into the pot.
- Add the honey and ¼ cup of water.
- Mix well and let simmer to reduce while making your babka.