Description
Gingerbread French Toast is a festive twist on traditional French toast, enriched with molasses and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. This dish offers a perfect fall and holiday breakfast experience with its tender brioche slices soaked in a spiced custard and cooked to golden perfection.
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 ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: Whisk the eggs thoroughly until well broken up. Add the half and half, molasses, confectioner's sugar, and all the spices. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Preheat the cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 375°F. If cooking on a stovetop, heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds on each side so it absorbs the flavors without becoming soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Place each soaked slice on the heated surface and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown. Maintain medium heat to ensure the bread cooks through without burning.
- Serve immediately: Serve the French toast hot with butter and pure maple syrup for a deliciously warm and spiced breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use brioche bread for the richest and most tender texture.
- The molasses adds deep flavor, but you can substitute with dark brown sugar if needed.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference for a milder or stronger gingerbread flavor.
- Cooking at medium heat is crucial to avoid burning while ensuring the inside is fully cooked.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the French toast at its best texture and temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
