Pineapple Sage-scented Challah French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup 1% milk, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh pineapple sage leaves
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 splash vanilla extract
• 2 thick slices raisin challah bread
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• stir 1/4 milk and sage leaves together in a microwave-safe bowl. microwave for 1 minute; cool. strain and discard leaves and reserve 'scented' milk.
• whisk remaining milk, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. add sage-scented milk to egg mixture and whisk.
• soak challah bread slices in the egg mixture until saturated, about 2 minutes per side.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook soaked bread slices in hot oil until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side.