Description
Gingerbread French Toast is a festive twist on classic French toast, infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and enriched with molasses for a rich, holiday-inspired flavor. Perfect for a cozy fall or winter breakfast, this recipe uses brioche bread soaked in a spiced custard and cooked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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French Toast Mixture
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: Whisk the eggs fully until smooth, then add the half and half, molasses, confectioner's sugar, and all the spices (ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves). Mix thoroughly until everything is 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 cooking surface to prevent sticking.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of brioche bread into the custard mixture, soaking for about 10 seconds on each side to absorb enough liquid without becoming soggy.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the heated surface and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown. Maintain medium heat to ensure the bread cooks fully through without burning.
- Serve: Serve the gingerbread French toast immediately, topped with butter and pure maple syrup for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use brioche bread for a rich, tender texture that complements the spices well.
- Adjust the soaking time depending on bread thickness to avoid sogginess.
- Keep the heat moderate to allow the custard to cook through properly without burning the exterior.
- Serve with butter and pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- These spices can be adjusted to your taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 slices)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
