Pineapple Sage-Scented Challah French Toast

This sweet French toast made with challah and brown sugar gets a lift with the addition of pineapple sage leaves.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 390 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk remaining milk, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add sage-scented milk to egg mixture and whisk.

Step 2

Soak challah bread slices in the egg mixture until saturated, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.