Bon Appetit Pineapple French Toast With Coconut

Published years ago in Bon Appetit.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  eggs
• 8  ounces  can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon sour cream
• 1  tablespoon maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 8  slices  day-old  egg bread
•  powdered sugar
•  toasted  shredded coconut

Directions

1. Combine eggs, crushed pineapple, milk, sour cream, maple syrup, sugar and vanilla in a blender and whip until smooth. Transfer to shallow dish.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
3. Cut bread diagonally; dip quickly into egg mixture, covering completely.
4. Arrange bread in skillet (do not crowd) and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5. Transfer to heated platter. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter to skillet as necessary.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and coconut and serve.