Description
Delight in this Gingerbread French Toast recipe featuring brioche bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, half and half, molasses, and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Perfectly cooked to a golden brown, this comforting breakfast is ideal for fall and holiday mornings, served best with butter and pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices brioche bread
Batter
- 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 batter: Whisk the eggs thoroughly until completely broken up. Add the half and half, molasses, confectioner's sugar, and all the spices (ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ground cloves). Mix until well combined.
- Preheat the cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 375°F. If cooking on a stovetop pan, preheat over medium to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche bread into the batter, soaking for about 10 seconds on each side to allow the custard to penetrate.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread onto the heated surface and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown. Maintain medium heat so the interior cooks through without burning the exterior.
- Serve immediately: Plate the French toast and serve with butter and pure maple syrup for a warm, sweet finish.
Notes
- The molasses and warm spices give this French toast a festive gingerbread flavor, making it perfect for fall and holiday breakfasts.
- For best results, use thick slices of brioche bread to hold the custard well without falling apart.
- Adjust spice amounts to taste if you prefer more or less warmth.
- If you prefer dairy-free, substitute half and half with almond or oat milk, though it will slightly alter the richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
