Delicious and festive gingerbread French toast that is perfect for holiday mornings

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Delicious and festive gingerbread French toast that is perfect for holiday mornings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 14, 2024

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

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
  3. In a large skillet or griddle, melt a pat of butter over medium heat.
  4. Cook the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. 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.