Description
A festive and indulgent dish that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with syrup-soaked bread, perfect for holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter for greasing the pan
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cut the bread into thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish, overlapping slightly if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dish for 45-50 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread. Add caramelized apples or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 240mg