Description
Gingerbread French Toast is a festive holiday recipe that comes together in no time. Fry your brioche bread in a simple batter of eggs, milk, molasses, and cozy spices like ginger and cinnamon. The finished product is perfectly golden brown, never eggy or soggy, and makes the easiest, coziest brunch!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread (1 lb), preferably Trader Joe’s
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For serving:
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
- Fresh cranberries (optional)
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Add all the French toast ingredients (except the bread) to a large, shallow bowl and whisk together until well combined.
2. Preheat an electric griddle to 275°F and lightly coat with nonstick spray.
3. Working with a few slices at a time, soak each slice of bread on both sides in the batter.
4. Fry each slice on the griddle until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Keep cooked slices warm in a warming drawer or low oven while you finish the batch.
7. Serve the French toast warm with butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.
8. If desired, garnish with sugared rosemary and cranberries for a festive touch.
9. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Notes
To make sugared rosemary and cranberries, dip them in simple syrup and then roll in granulated sugar. Let dry on parchment paper.
This recipe is perfect for holiday brunches and can be prepped ahead by mixing the batter the night before.
Swap brioche for challah or Texas toast if preferred.
To freeze leftovers, place slices in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, then store in a freezer-safe bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg