Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • I loaf whole wheat (or brioche bread, thickly sliced)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp molasses
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1/4 tsp each: cinnamon (cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves)
  • butter for the skillet

Instruction

  • Whisk the eggs, half and half, molasses, pumpkin, and spices together in a wide shallow bowl. A pie plate works well. Make sure the eggs are completely broken up and combined well.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a pat of butter in the pan.
  • Soak the bread, one at a time, in the pumpkin batter. Each side should soak for about 30 seconds to a minute. Let any excess drip off before adding to the hot skillet. You should hear a gentle sizzle when the bread hits the pan.
  • Let cook until browned on each side. If your bread is very thick, you may want to lower the heat so the insides can cook without excess browning.
  • Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.