How to Make My Grandmother's French Toast Pumpkin Spice…

Ingredients

• 8 slices of thick-cut bread (e.g., brioche, Texas toast)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Maple syrup (optional)
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)