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Gingerbread French Toast with Gingerbread Butter

December 6, 2011

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The most delicious French Toast ever! With the great flavor of gingerbread all soaked in for the ultimate breakfast!   

Oh the wonderful taste of Gingerbread, French Toast Style!

Now that December is upon us the thought of Winter-y flavors is all around. This is French Toast with a twist.

The wonderful aroma of ginger and molasses add to the classic French Toast.

It’s topped with gingerbread butter and let me just say, wow do I love this butter!

 

Let’s begin:

Mix eggs, milk, and spices along with molasses, extract/emulsion, and sugar.

Dip each piece of bread into the mixture and place it flat in a rectangular pan.

Pour remaining mixture over bread and cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge overnight.

(cut slices in half in you prefer) this recipe can be doubled or tripled etc.

The next morning, heat the griddle on medium.

Grease griddle so the French toast doesn’t stick. Cook on each side for a couple of minutes.

Cover when cooking the second side if needed.

If you are making French toast for a crowd you can keep them warm at a low temperature in your oven.

Gingerbread French Toast with Gingerbread Butter
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Delicious gingerbread French toast perfect for winter breakfasts, Christmas and more. Great for dinner breakfasts too.
Author: Diane Schmidt, Created by Diane
Recipe type: breakfast, bread
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 slices thick Texas Toast
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract/emulsion
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
  1. Mix eggs, milk, and spices along with molasses, extract/emulsion, and sugar. Dip each piece of bread into the mixture and place it flat in a rectangular pan. Pour remaining mixture over bread and cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge overnight. (cut slices in half in you prefer) this recipe can be doubled or tripled etc.
  2. The next morning, heat the griddle on medium. Grease griddle so the French toast doesn't stick. Cook on each side for a couple of minutes. Cover when cooking the second side if needed.
  3. If you are making French toast for a crowd you can keep them warm at a low temperature in your oven.
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Gingerbread Butter

1/2 cup butter
1 Tablespoon molasses
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 clove
1/4 cinnamon
2 drops orange extract/baking emulsion

*when I made this butter again, I added a bit more molasses about a teaspoon extra and a tablespoon honey.

Beat room temperature butter in a mixer until creamy; add remaining ingredients. Blend thoroughly. Refrigerate until firm. I store mine in a 4 oz. canning jar.

 

reat blogging friends. Since we can’t all fly around the country to have brunch, join us in our virtual brunch and see what everyone is “bringing” I’m sure we are in for some delicious recipes!

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Comments

  1. TidyMom says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:06 am

    This sounds fantastic Diane! I was just looking for a gingerbread frenchtoast this morning!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      I’ve made four batches already 🙂

  2. Blog is the New Black says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:07 am

    WOW! This sounds terrific!

    Reply
  3. Tickled Red says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:12 am

    Oh my this looks wonderful! My shredded wheat just hid under the milk in shame.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      LOL!!! So funny 🙂

  4. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:33 am

    That French Toast sounds amazingly awesome, and I cannot wait to make it for my family during Christmas break.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      my kids LOVED it 🙂 I’ve made four batches already

  5. Kristen says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Looks so good! Enjoyed participating in the brunch with you!

    Reply
  6. Jeanette says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:00 am

    What a unique holiday French toast – so clever with the gingerbread spices and that gingerbread butter just puts this over the top! By the way, what is orange emulsion?

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      Orange emulsion is a more intense orange extract. It’s thicker than extract too.I used LorAnn’s Emulsions.

  7. Sue/the view from great island says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:07 am

    I need that butter! I can think of so many things I want to slather it on, great recipe.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      oh yes, I’m so glad I made it, Would now be lost without it 🙂

  8. Erin says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:53 am

    Oo I love this. I was thinking you sliced up actual gingerbread to make this and I was worried about making two recipes just to get this in the end.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:54 pm

      Oh I can see it now, cake for breakfast YUM! I’m thinking gingerbread pancakes 🙂

  9. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:33 am

    Sounds so good I’m making some today. Want to trade a jar of gingerbread butter for a jar of wood butter. No? I thought so…yours does sound so much better! 🙂

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      Yes, I’d love it, even though I couldn’t eat the wood butter, it so useful 🙂

  10. jennifurla says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:10 am

    omg this looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you 🙂

  11. Julia says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:22 am

    I want to participate! I would like for my role to be the human garbage disposal. Although, I’m not entirely sure there will be anything left on anyone’s ‘plate’ because this french toast/butter, and all the other menu items look INCREDIBLE! But, just in case you need a human garbage disposal, or just a taste tester, I’m mooooore then willing 🙂

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:56 pm

      LOL, would love to have you over for brunch and I wouldn’t make you eat the leftovers on the plates. I’d make you an entire batch to enjoy!

  12. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    I have a feeling I will be spreading that butter gingerbread butter on everything!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      yea it’s pretty hard to control yourself with butter like that 🙂 but there is still some in the jar and I’m not in rehab yet 🙂

  13. Curt says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    That french toast sounds awesome, but I must admit, the butter sounds even better. I’ll be making up a batch of that real soon!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 8:37 pm

      I’ll give you a hint there is more BUTTER coming, this was the fourth flavor 🙂 one would be great for Grilled ANYTHING it’s savory and my new favorite…post goes up tomorrow 🙂 it may have jalapenos in it…you like jalapenos don’t you?

  14. JulieD says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    oh my goodness, Diane…seriously why couldn’t this be a real life party? 🙂 looks amazing and sounds divine…gingerbread butter sounds so good! I will be making it!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      I’ve been asking myself the same thing ALL day! oh how I want all the yummy food.

  15. Angela says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Brilliant! I will definitely try this.

    Reply
  16. Squash Blossom Babies says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    Oh my! This looks fun! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  17. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Gingerbread butter – wow! This sounds wonderful, Diane.

    Reply
  18. Katrina says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    That sounds so good!

    Reply
  19. Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Great recipe Diane! I love the potluck roundup! Everything sounds scrumptious!

    Reply
  20. Paula says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Normally I make cinnamon french toast for the grand kids during their visits. Looks like Nana has found a new breakfast recipe for them 😉

    That butter looks awesome too!

    Reply
  21. katie says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Oh, I dearly love gingerbread – haven’t made it in years. This could be the time!

    Reply
  22. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    December 7, 2011 at 4:54 am

    oh my, this looks awesome

    Reply
  23. Carolyn says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Okay, there is so much to love about this recipe, but oh, the butter! Holy moley! PS – I converted your gingerbread cheesecake bites to low carb and will be postiing them friday! With credit to you, of course.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 7, 2011 at 11:20 am

      can’t wait to see them Carolyn 🙂

  24. Cassie says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:06 am

    Gingerbread butter? Yes, please. This sounds perfect!

    Reply
  25. Lauren @ KeepItSweet says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:12 am

    Oh my, there are no words! LOVE!!

    Reply
  26. Maria says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Perfect for Christmas morning!

    Reply
  27. Feast on the Cheap says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:53 am

    Oh my gosh, drooling!

    Reply
  28. aspiring cook says

    December 8, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Looks really good and now starting to crave for it. 😛

    Reply
  29. Christine says

    December 8, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Hey Diane, your Toast is a Recipe Guessing Game on Knapkins. Think your friends can win? http://www.knapkins.com/guess_games/1026?source=blog

    Show your foodie love and vote here http://www.knapkins.com/duel?dish=15564

    Reply
  30. Marly says

    December 9, 2011 at 5:16 am

    Gingerbread butter? How brilliant! I feel a vegan version coming on!!!

    Reply
  31. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    December 9, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Ohhh…I bet that smells amazing! Yum!!

    Reply
  32. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    December 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    oh wow, yes…please!

    Reply
  33. Marla says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:17 am

    Now this is the perfect breakfast for Christmas day! Love the little jar of butter 🙂

    Reply
  34. Darla says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    That gingerbread butter looks absolutely DIVINE and it’s perfect for a Christmas basket!

    Reply
  35. sweetsugarbelle says

    December 17, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Oh this looks incredible, Diane!!!

    Reply
  36. Eric @ Eatwell101 says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    That would be a lovely homemade gift to offer for christmas I guess!

    Reply
  37. Natasha - who can't get out of the kitchen says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I know it’s springtime and I should probably be making fiddlehead French toast!, but the gingerbread butter had such rave reviews, I just couldn’t wait until Fall to try this.

    The butter is divine! It tastes more like gingerbread than – gingerbread! I included both in a little breakfast package I made to send cross-country with my daughters
    (a little end of the college year vacation in California to visit their cousins). I made and froze the gingerbread butter ahead of time so it would last the flight. Then I pre-mixed the sugar, spices, molasses, and orange flavoring (I used extract) in a tiny jar, so all they have to do is add it to some eggs and milk, and voilà! they’ll have Gingerbread French toast in no time!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:03 am

      That is so wonderful, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂 I really think there should be some gingerbread “event” in the spring it’s too yummy to wait until winter to have it again 🙂

  38. Katie @ Oh Shine On says

    September 23, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I’m so excited fall is coming – this recipe is one of the first I’ll be making 🙂

    Reply
  39. Dawn marie says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:59 am

    This is such a good recipe. I think I found a new holiday tradition…

    Reply
  40. Meal5 says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    ’ll be making up a batch of that real soon!

    Reply
  41. Yumvilla says

    November 17, 2017 at 5:12 am

    Looks so good! Thanks you!

    Reply
  42. mobiim says

    February 1, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    This sounds perfect!

    Reply
  43. Ichi Tokyo says

    March 13, 2019 at 12:30 am

    Very informative blog article. Really thank you!

    Reply
  44. Kathy says

    June 6, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    This looks wonderful! Thanks so much!

    Reply

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