Pineapple Sage-Scented Challah French Toast

To most people, the ban of butter in French toast preparation might come as a surprise or even shock. But I'm not most people. I grew up with a father who is 'allergic' to the smell of butter (his other 'allergies' include cilantro and lamb). As such, our French toast, along with any other sauteing endeavors, were prepared using oil. I've had French toast numerous times and wanted try a different approach today. And that is when pineapple sage-scented challah French toast was born. Welcome to the world! I hope you have a long, successful life.

• 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
• ½ cup 1% milk, divided
• ¼ cup fresh pineapple sage leaves
• 2 thick slices raisin challah bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.