Description
Fall-inspired French toast made with brioche bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin egg mixture, pan-fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
8 oz brioche loaf (cut into 8 slices, 3/4–1 inch thick)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
1 tsp pumpkin spice extract (or 1/2 tsp ginger + 1/4 tsp allspice)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Canola oil (for pan)
Topping options: maple syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar, chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Slice brioche bread into 3/4–1 inch thick slices.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and salt until smooth.
3. Preheat pan or griddle on medium to medium-low heat.
4. Add oil to the preheated pan.
5. Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture (coating both sides and edges), without soaking too long.
6. Place bread in pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
7. Repeat with remaining slices.
8. Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use day-old or slightly dried bread for best texture.
Oat milk works great as a dairy-free option.
Avoid using too much milk to prevent soggy toast.
Cook on medium or lower heat to ensure the center cooks through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 331mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 262mg