Prepared the night before, this dish is the perfect way to feed an entire family or a small crowd! 

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 medium loaf of day-old challah bread
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 tbsp butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup organic cane sugar
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Preparation:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
   
2. In a small plate, add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix.
   
3. Slice challah bread into 1-inch slices. Butter each side with a thin layer of butter, approx. 1/2 tbsp butter for each slice.
   
4. Dip both sides of each slice of bread into the cinnamon sugar. Arrange in a buttered 11×7 baking dish. *Keep extra cinnamon sugar aside to sprinkle before baking.
   
5. Pour egg mixture over arranged bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove cover and sprinkle leftover cinnamon sugar. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce and enjoy!

Can’t wait to try it? Put it on your next brunch menu—it’s sure to delight everyone young and old. If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.

This recipe is in honour of July 14th being Bastille Day, or the National Day of France! Whether you’ve enjoyed a decadent cup of hot chocolate at Angelina’s in Paris or spent hours walking around the picturesque Aix-En-Provence in the south of France, or even if you’ve never been to France at all, this recipe is a wonderfully delicious way to celebrate! 
The quintessential French pastry, renowned around the world, has got to be the croissant. Here we take a croissant and see how creative we can get!  We’re making a croissant french toast bake, with tons and tons of raspberries! Trust us, it tastes as beautiful as it looks and sounds!

Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

1 1/4 pounds fresh croissants (about 12 medium), cut in half

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed

2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries

12 large eggs, beaten

2 cups whole milk

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Preparation:

1. Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray. Place half of the croissants evenly into the baking dish. Top with half of cream cheese and 3/4 cup raspberries in an even layer. Top with remaining croissants, cream cheese and 3/4 cup raspberries.
2. In a large glass measuring cup , whisk your eggs, milk, honey, vanilla and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the croissants. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator; let stand for 30 minutes.
4. Place into the oven and bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; continue to bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and center is firm.
5. Serve immediately, and top off with more raspberries and a sprinkle of confectioners sugar to finish.

This recipe is definitely a celebratory one, the flavours are immaculate and the raspberries stand out like rubies in this beautiful and delicious dessert! We think this is the perfect way to celebrate Bastille Day – or just a great way to bring something special to Brunch. If you make this recipe and want to share with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.