Pumpkin French Toast

This is a tasty and simple french toast recipe. The pumpkin is added mainly for color; the spices are what really make it sing. Serve with maple syrup.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 thick slices of day-old bread (baguette, brioche, challah, etc)
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 C. buttermilk (can also use regular milk - I like the tang of buttermilk and usually have it on hand)
• 1/3 C. pumpkin puree
• 1/2 tsp. each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and/or all-spice
• butter or oil, for the pan
• maple syrup, for serving

In a shallow dish, beat the eggs and sugar. Add the buttermilk and pumpkin and stir to combine. Add the spices and set aside. 

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Grease with butter or oil, if desired. Dip each piece of bread into the milk mixture and allow to soak for a few seconds. Allow the excess to drip back into the bowl before putting the bread in the pan. Cook the bread 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown. Lower the heat if the bread is getting too dark.

Serve warm, with lots of maple syrup.