Pumpkin Bread French Toast Food

PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Dip the bread slices into the pumpkin mixture until coated on both sides.
• Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 of the bread slices into the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining bread and butter.

PUMPKIN BREAD FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Make the pumpkin bread according to that recipe. The recipe makes two loaves, so you can cut it in half for one loaf or eat the other one. It freezes well too, if you'd like to save it for later. You can make the pumpkin bread several days before making the french toast, if you like.
• 2. When ready to make the french toast, add the eggs, milk, vanilla and ground cinnamon to a shallow dish and whisk together to combine. Set aside.
• 3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt about 1/2 a tablespoon of butter.
• 4. With one slice of pumpkin bread at a time, dip bread into mixture then flip and dip opposite side. You don't need to let it soak - a quick dip and rub in the egg mixture should do it.
• 5. Immediately place the bread into the preheated skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. I can usually get two or three slices in my skillet at one time.
• 6. Repeat with remaining pumpkin bread slices and egg mixture, adding additional butter before adding a new round of slices.
• 7. Serve warm. Top with butter, maple syrup or any toppings that you'd like.

PUMPKIN BREAD FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• For the pumpkin bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and 1/3 cup water to the pumpkin batter, stirring to combine after each addition. Add the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
• Remove from oven, let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan and cooling completely.
• For the sweet cream cheese filling: Beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, orange zest and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To serve: Slice the pumpkin bread into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 slices of pumpkin bread and cook until browned on the edges. Flip and toast on the second side, a couple of minutes total. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and repeat with 4 more slices of the pumpkin bread.
• Place 1 toasted slice of pumpkin bread on a plate. Top with 1/4 cup of the sweet cream cheese, top with second toasted slice of pumpkin bread and another 1/4 cup of sweet cream cheese. Dust with confectioners' sugar and top with a candied pumpkin.

FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING WITH PUMPKIN MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• 1. To make the creme fraiche: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. (If you have the time, refrigerate the creme fraiche mixture overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.)
• 2. To make the bread pudding: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Have ready a large roasting pan to hold the baking dish.
• 3. Whisk the eggs and sugar well in a large bowl. Whisk in the cream, milk, and cinnamon. Add the bread cubes and mix well. Let stand 5 minutes for the bread to soak up some of the liquid. Pour into the baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• 4. Place the baking dish in the roasting pan. Put the pan on the oven rack, and carefully pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come about 1/2 inch up the sides of the dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the pudding is barely browned and feels set when pressed gently in the center, about 30 minutes more. Remove from the roasting pan and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 5. Meanwhile, make the syrup: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• 6. Spoon the pudding into individual bowls and top with dollops of the spiced creme fraiche. Serve immediately, with the warm pumpkin syrup passed on the side.