Banana Jam French Toast

Banana Jam French Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices sandwich bread

For dredging:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• juice from 1 orange slice (1/8 orange)

For filling:

• 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 generous tablespoon jam
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Confectioners sugar
• Maple syrup

Directions

1. Whisk egg, water, 1 tablespoon milk, vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and orange juice together in a shallow bowl.  Dip both sides of each slice of bread in the mixture.  Allow bread to sit in bowl while you prepare the stuffing.
2. In a small sauce pan over low heat, add 1 tablespoon milk, banana slices, and jam.  (I used blackberry jam, but I think raspberry jam would be best.)  Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spatula.
3. Using a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter.  When butter is melted, add bread to pan, cooking each side for 3 to 4 minutes each. 
4. When plating, add the one bread slic eto the plate and top with banana filling.  Place other bread slice on the top and dust with confectioners sugar.  Add two orange slices as garnish.  Maple syrup optional.