Challah Latkes
Ingredients
8 slice challah (egg bread), 3/4 to
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 powdered sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 tbsp grated orange zest
1 oil for frying
1 orange marmalade
Preparation
Using 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut each slice of bread
into a round. In large bowl combine eggs, 1 tablespoon powdered
sygar, milk and orange zest. Place each slice of bread in egg mixture
and let soak on both sides. In large nonstick skillet heat oil over
medium-high heat. Using metal spatula, carefully transfer bread
rounds into skillet and fry bread until golden brown on both sides
and egg mixture is cooked, about 5 minutes. Arrange on heated serving
plates, sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with a spoonful of
orange marmalade. Makes 8 latkes. Each serving contains about: 52
calories; 35 mg sodium; 81 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fat; 2 grams
carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 0 fiber. Presented by: Judy Zeidler,
L.A. Times article, "Eight Days of Latkes", 11/25/94, page H7.
"Jewish delis choose challah as their No. 1 choice for making French
toast. I discovered challah also makes a delicious dessert latke,
especially when topped with orange marmalade or ice cream."
Servings: 8
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