Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes Pumpkin Pie French Toast 3.2 (110) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 1, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 8 There's no better way to start your morning than with this spiced French toast recipe inspired by pumpkin pie. The bread soaks up the custard to ensure a velvety consistency and autumnal flavor in every bite. Ingredients Butter, for baking dish 1 baguette (8 ounces), sliced ½ inch thick 4 large eggs 1 quart half-and-half 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square or 2-quart shallow baking dish; set aside. Toast bread on a baking sheet in oven, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Add toasted bread; cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Place a plate small enough to fit inside bowl on top of plastic; weight with a large canned good. Let soak until bread is saturated, about 25 minutes. Transfer mixture to prepared dish, spreading evenly. Bake on a baking sheet until firm and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar and topped with whipped cream, if desired. Rate it Print