Pineapple Sage-Scented Challah French Toast

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.