This gingerbread French toast recipe takes traditional French toast to the next level with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The bread is soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, and molasses before being cooked to golden perfection. Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a decadent and satisfying breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, and cinnamon for serving
Directions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
- In a large skillet or griddle, melt a pat of butter over medium heat.
- Cook the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the gingerbread French toast with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Interesting Facts
Gingerbread French toast is a great way to use up leftover bread, making it a budget-friendly breakfast option.
You can customize this recipe by adding toppings like whipped cream, caramel sauce, or fresh fruit for an extra special touch.