Description
This Gingerbread French Toast is a festive twist on a classic breakfast favorite, featuring brioche bread soaked in a spiced custard enriched with molasses and warm gingerbread spices. Perfect for cozy fall mornings or holiday brunches, it delivers a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors with a golden, tender texture.
Ingredients
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French Toast Batter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Bread
- 8 slices brioche bread
To Serve
- Butter
- Pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the custard batter: Whisk the eggs thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until completely broken up. Add the half and half, molasses, confectioner’s sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves, and whisk until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Preheat the cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a stovetop pan or skillet, heat it over medium to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface to prevent sticking.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche bread into the batter, soaking each side for about 10 seconds to allow the custard to absorb without becoming too soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the preheated cooking surface. Cook each slice for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until a golden brown crust forms. Maintain medium heat to ensure the toast cooks through without burning.
- Serve immediately: Remove the cooked French toast from the pan and serve hot, topped with butter and pure maple syrup for a perfect finish.
Notes
- Use brioche bread for a rich and tender texture that absorbs the batter well.
- Adjust the soaking time slightly depending on the bread thickness to avoid sogginess.
- You can substitute half and half with whole milk or cream for different richness levels.
- Keep heat moderate to avoid burning the spices and to ensure the toast cooks evenly.
- Serve with warm maple syrup and butter to enhance the gingerbread flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
