Description
A delicious make-ahead breakfast with the warm flavors of gingerbread, perfect for holiday mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Arrange bread slices in the dish, overlapping if needed.
- Whisk eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, spices, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour mixture evenly over the bread, pressing down gently to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better absorption.
- Substitute half-and-half for richer texture.
- Top with whipped cream or powdered sugar if desired.
- Leftovers reheat well in microwave or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg