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Description
A delicious and aromatic gingerbread French toast bake perfect for breakfast or brunch. This dish combines the warm spices of gingerbread with the comforting texture of baked French toast.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla.
- Pour mixture over bread cubes, pressing down to ensure even soaking.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- For best results, use slightly stale bread.
- Let the bread soak for 15 minutes before baking for extra moisture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American