Ingredients
- 1 pound egg, challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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8 eggs, beaten
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1 quart half and half
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¼ cup sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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Pinch of salt
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¼ cup shelled walnuts, chopped
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½ cup dried fruit
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1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together half and half and eggs.
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Mix in cinnamon, salt, sugar, and nutmeg.
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Fold bread, walnuts, and fruit into egg mixture and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Set Skillet to 250ºF and add butter.
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Once melted, place bread mixture into skillet, pat down to ensure it’s even at 1½-2 inches thick and to remove all air bubbles.
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Let bread mixture sit for 1 minute, then press down again.
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Set the Skillet to 275ºF, cover with lid and cook for 45 minutes.
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Uncover Skillet and cook for additional 5 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean
Recipe Note
TIPS
Blueberries, cherries, apricots, or even dried cranberries are great fruits to use.
