Description
A cozy and delicious Pumpkin French Toast recipe perfect for fall mornings or any time you crave a warm, spiced breakfast. This recipe features thick slices of challah or brioche bread soaked in a rich pumpkin-spiced egg mixture, then pan-fried until golden and puffed. It’s an easy, comforting dish that brings seasonal flavors to your table.
Ingredients
French Toast Mixture
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned pure pumpkin)
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Bread
- 12 slices thick-cut white bread (such as challah or brioche)
For Cooking
- Oil or cooking spray, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a medium-sized bowl or shallow dish, combine pumpkin puree, whisked eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Heat the cooking surface: Place a frying pan over low-medium heat or preheat a griddle to 350°F. Lightly grease the pan or griddle with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Gently shake or wipe off any excess batter to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot pan or griddle. Cook for 2-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-4 minutes until golden and the bread begins to puff up slightly.
- Repeat: Continue soaking and cooking the remaining bread slices, adjusting the heat as needed to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Serve: Serve the pumpkin French toast immediately, ideally topped with syrup and whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread such as challah or brioche for best texture and absorption of the custard.
- If you prefer dairy-free, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk.
- Adjust sugar level to taste or substitute with maple syrup or honey in the batter.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or powdered sugar.
- Cook on moderate heat to prevent the outside from burning before the inside is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
