Description
Deliciously spiced Gingerbread French Toast made with brioche bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, half and half, molasses, and warm gingerbread spices, perfect for a cozy fall or holiday breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly until fully broken up. Add the half and half, molasses, confectioner's sugar, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Preheat the cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a stovetop pan, heat it over medium to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of brioche bread into the custard mixture, soaking each side for about 10 seconds to absorb the flavors evenly without becoming too soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the preheated surface and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown. Maintain medium heat to allow the bread to cook through thoroughly without burning.
- Serve immediately: Serve the Gingerbread French Toast hot with butter and pure maple syrup for the perfect comforting breakfast experience.
Notes
- This recipe is enriched with molasses and warm spices, making it ideal for fall and holiday breakfasts.
- Use brioche bread for a soft and rich texture; other thick bread like challah can also work well.
- Adjust the amount of spices to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger gingerbread flavor.
- Be careful not to soak the bread too long to keep it from becoming soggy.
- Keeping the heat at medium prevents the toast from burning before the inside cooks fully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
