Description
Delight in this Gingerbread French Toast recipe featuring brioche soaked in a spiced custard enriched with molasses, perfect for a cozy fall or holiday breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices brioche bread
Custard Mixture
- 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 allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare custard: Whisk the eggs thoroughly until fully broken up. Add the half and half, molasses, confectioner's sugar, and all the spices. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Preheat cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. For stovetop preparation, heat a lightly oiled pan over medium to medium-high heat to ensure an even cooking temperature.
- Soak bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche bread into the custard mixture, soaking for about 10 seconds on each side, allowing the bread to absorb the flavors without becoming too soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Place soaked slices onto the preheated surface and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side. Maintain medium heat so that the toast cooks through evenly and develops a golden-brown crust without burning.
- Serve: Serve immediately topped with butter and pure maple syrup for a warm, flavorful breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use thick slices of brioche for best texture and flavor absorption.
- Adjust spices to suit your taste, adding more ginger or cinnamon if desired.
- Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream for an extra special touch.
- Be careful not to soak the bread too long to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- This recipe is ideal for fall and holiday breakfasts with its warm gingerbread flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
