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Olive-Rosemary French Toast

Savory Greek kalamata and rosemary yeast bread made into a vanilla and cardamom-scented French Toast.

Prep Time
1 hr 50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Olive-Rosemary Bread
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water 105°-115°
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup warm milk 105°-115°
  • 6 ounces kalamata olives pitted, chopped
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons salt
For the Olive-Rosemary French Toast
  • 6 lices Olive-Rosemary bread 3/4-inch thick
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons tblsp sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

Make the Olive-Rosemary Bread
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  1. Combine yeast, sugar and water and set aside for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the proofed yeast, olive oil, milk, olives, all-purpose and whole wheat flours, rosemary and salt. Stir until a rough dough is formed.
  2. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface and knead for approximately 10 minutes or until dough is elastic and pliable incorporating up to 1/2 cup more flour as needed to prevent dough from sticking.
  3. Place the dough into a large, well-oiled bowl and turn so that the top of the dough picks up oil from the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch the dough down and divide into two equal pieces. Shape the dough into rounds and place on an oiled baking pan. Cut an “X” in the top of each loaf.
  5. Cover and allow to rise for an additional 30 minutes or until nearly doubled in size again.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°.
  7. Bake until loaves are browned and sound hollow when tapped. Approximately 35-40 minutes.
  8. The French toast is best made a day after making the bread.
Make the Olive-Rosemary French Toast
  1. In a shallow bowl or pan large enough to fit an entire slice of Olive-Rosemary bread, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cardamom. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to skillet.
  3. Dip bread slices two at a time into the egg mixture for about 15 seconds per side – enough time for the bread to absorb some of the egg mixture but not become soaked through.
  4. When the butter has melted, place the prepared bread slices into the skillet.
  5. Cover the pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn slices over and repeat.
  6. Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm while cooking the remaining French toast.
  7. Before serving, dust liberally with powdered sugar.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 246mg (82%) Sodium 476mg (20%) Potassium 299mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 683IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 206mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 246mg 82%
Sodium 476mg 20%
Potassium 299mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 683IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 206mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.