Babka French Toast Bake

"This breakfast casserole riffs on the chocolate-cinnamon flavors in babka to create a sweet and filling dish that can feed a crowd. Slices of bread (challah or Pullman loaves work great here) spread with Nutella and a sweet custard infused with a whiff of cinnamon bake to create a pure delight, sitting somewhere between French toast, babka, and bread pudding."

"Shingle the bread in a wave-like pattern to create a striking visual reminiscent of the spirals found in a classic braided babka. Brushing the hot babka bake with simple syrup, then baking it for an extra 10 minutes caramelizes the sugar, providing a crisp contrast to the custardy interior. The best part: You can completely assemble everything in the baking dish, wrap it in plastic wrap, and stash it in the refrigerator overnight,"

Chocolate-cinnamon flavors are layered by spreading Nutella on slices of challah or Pullman bread and pouring a sweet custard infused with a whiff of cinnamon. Arrange the bread shingled in a wave-like pattern to evoke the spirals of a braided babka, creating a striking visual and alternating layers of chocolate and custard. After baking, brush the hot casserole with simple syrup and return it to the oven for ten minutes to caramelize the sugar, producing a crisp exterior that contrasts with a custardy interior. The assembled dish can be refrigerated overnight and baked in the morning for easy make-ahead service.

Read at Bon Appetit