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Pumpkin French Toast with Spiced Egg Mixture Recipe

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This Pumpkin French Toast is a delightful fall breakfast featuring hearty bread slices soaked in a spiced pumpkin and egg mixture, then griddled to golden perfection. Perfectly warm, fragrant, and easy to make, it is served best with maple syrup for a cozy seasonal treat.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 slices

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Egg Mixture

  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp cloves

For the French Toast

  • 9 slices (1-inch thick) hearty white bread such as rustic French bread or brioche
  • Butter, for greasing the griddle

Instructions

  1. Preheat Equipment: Preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C) and an electric griddle to 350°F (175°C). If you don’t have a griddle, a non-stick skillet over medium heat will work.
  2. Mix Pumpkin Egg Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, light-brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until fully combined. Pour in half and half and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Soak Bread Slices: Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin egg mixture, allowing it to soak thoroughly, then turn to soak the opposite side. This ensures the bread absorbs the flavors and moisture evenly.
  4. Cook on Griddle: Butter the griddle surface where you will place the soaked bread slices. Place each slice on the griddle and cook until the underside is golden brown, which usually takes several minutes. Then, butter the griddle again, flip each slice, and cook the other side until golden brown as well.
  5. Keep Warm in Oven: Transfer the cooked French toast slices to the oven rack to keep warm for up to 10 minutes. This step also helps cook through the center of the slices for an ideal texture.
  6. Serve: Serve the pumpkin French toast warm, ideally with maple syrup or your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Use sturdy bread like rustic French bread or brioche to hold the custard well without getting soggy.
  • Make sure the griddle or pan is well-buttered and properly preheated to avoid sticking and achieve a golden crust.
  • Keeping cooked French toast warm in a low oven helps maintain crispness and allows even cooking inside.
  • Leftover French toast can be refrigerated and gently reheated in a skillet or toaster oven for best results.
  • Maple syrup pairs perfectly with the pumpkin spice flavors, but you can also use honey or fruit compotes.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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