Ingredients
French Toast Mixture
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 – 10 slices brioche, French or challah bread, about 1-inch thick
Optional For Serving
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
- butter
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl or a shallow baking dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined and smooth.
- Preheat the cooking surface: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium to medium-low heat. Add butter to the pan and allow it to melt, ensuring the skillet is hot enough before adding bread slices.
- Dip and cook the bread: Dip two slices of your chosen bread into the pumpkin-egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the slices and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until cooked through and golden. Remove the French toast from the skillet once done.
- Keep warm: If desired, keep the cooked French toast warm by placing them on an oven-safe plate or baking sheet and warming them in an oven preheated to 200°F (93°C).
- Repeat and serve: Repeat the dipping and cooking process with the remaining bread slices and custard mixture. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, butter, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Use thick slices of brioche, challah, or French bread for best results, as they hold up well when soaked in the custard.
- Make sure the skillet or griddle is hot enough before adding butter and bread to prevent sticking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer it sweeter or less sweet.
- The pumpkin pie spice can be replaced with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
- To keep French toast warm without drying it, cover loosely with foil while warming in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
