Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

several slices of pumpkin French toast stacked on the plate topped with butter and powdered sugar.

5 from 1 vote

Pumpkin French toast is the ultimate fall breakfast recipe. Soft, luscious Brioche bread soaked in sweet, cinnamon and pumpkin egg mixture and cooked to a golden perfection. It can only get better with a little powdered sugar, butter, and maple syrup on top.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

8 oz Brioche loaf
4 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
pinch salt

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Instructions

Slice the Brioche bread into slices that are about 3/4-1 inch thick. Out of a 8oz loaf, you should be able to get 8 slices.
In a deep and wide bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin extract, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until smooth and set it aside.
Preheat a large cooking pan oven medium to medium-low heat first, before battering and adding the bread. You do not want to add the bread slices whole the pan is cold. (Note: you can also use a pancake griddle to make French Toast.)
Spread a couple of tablespoons of canola oil in the preheated pan. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture as well as the edges. Brioche bread is nice and quick to soak up the egg so don’t hold it in there too long. (Just batter as many slices as will fit into the pan. If you have to cook in two or more batches, batter bread right before adding it to the pan.)
Place battered slices into the pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. (Repeat with remaining slices of bread if needed.)
Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Bread: for the best French Toast, use Brioche loaf and slice it into thick slices that are between 3/4 and 1 inch thick.
For more bread options, you can use Challah and French Baguette.
For a lactose free option, you can use lactose free whole milk or lactose free half and half. If you need a dairy free option, use oat, almond, or soy milk substitutes but note that the flavor will change slightly.
Make sure your French Toast is cooked through (touch the center) – once you flip the bread slices, you will notice the bread will raise in the center. Let it raise, cook, and deflate. Touch in the center to make sure it feels firm.

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