Smash Kitchen's French Toast

15 mins Prep Time

15 mins Cook Time

Written By

TasteToronto

A go-to locale for comfort food in the GTA, Smash Kitchen is doling out comfort food with a twist for hungry patrons in the Markham area and beyond! Make their deep-fried challah French toast, tossed in cinnamon sugar and finished with your choice of seasonal berries and maple syrup!

If you give this recipe a shot, make sure to post up your creation on Instagram and tag @tastetoronto and @smashkitchen!

Ingredients

French Toast

1 loaf challah bread
8 large eggs
500 mL 2% milk
1 tbsp, plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups white granulated sugar
Canola oil (enough for deep fryer or deep pot)
Fresh strawberries and blueberries, for garnish

Directions

French Toast

8 Steps

Step 1

Cut challah bread into rectangular blocks (approximately 1" x 2") or cut into thick slices,
Step 2

Make batter by cracking 8 eggs into a bowl. Whisk together with milk and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Step 3

Using a deep fryer or pot, heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 4

Quickly submerge challah blocks or slices in the batter ensuring it is fully coated but NOT drenched.
Step 5

Once oil has reached 350 degrees Fahrenheit, place the challah blocks or slices in the deep fryer, or pot, for 2 minutes per side, or once evenly golden brown.
Step 6

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the sugar and remaining cinnamon.
Step 7

Toss challah in the bowl with the cinnamon sugar.
Step 8

Serve with garnish of choice (icing sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, mint or whip cream).