"This recipe calls for challah bread, which isn’t a conventional baking staple but is convenient to have on hand. Keep thick slices of this braided egg bread in the freezer so you can turn out this snack at any time...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch processed)
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4 1-inch thick slices challah bread (stale is fine)
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1/8 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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Confectioners' sugar, for garnish (optional)
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1 cup whole milk
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Fresh raspberries, strawberries, or sliced bananas, for garnish (optional)
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4 large eggs