Description
Enjoy a cozy fall morning with this Pumpkin French Toast recipe, featuring thick brioche or challah bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin batter and cooked to golden perfection. Topped with maple syrup and optional nuts, it’s a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Preheat skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the surface evenly. Allow it to warm up so the bread cooks properly without sticking.
- Dip the bread: Take each slice of thick bread and soak both sides thoroughly in the pumpkin batter, ensuring it absorbs enough mixture for flavor and moisture.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the heated skillet and cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until each side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the cooked French toast to plates, serve warm topped with maple syrup, and optionally garnish with powdered sugar and chopped pecans or walnuts for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche or challah to absorb the batter well without falling apart.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute milk with almond, soy, or oat milk and use oil instead of butter for cooking.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity to taste or omit it for less sweetness.
- Ensure the skillet is properly heated before cooking to avoid soggy toast.
- Store any leftover French toast in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet or toaster for best results.
