Pumpkin-Coffee French Toast

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.

2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. In medium, heatproof bowl, stir coffee and 1/2 cup boiling water; let stand 10 minutes. Strain coffee mixture through fine-mesh strainer; discard coffee grounds. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until cold.

4. In wide, shallow dish, whisk eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and coffee mixture. Wash hands after handling raw eggs.

5. Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons butter and melt.

6. In 2 batches, dip 4 bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Add to skillet, and cook 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

7. Place French toast on line rimmed baking pan with wire rack; transfer to oven to keep warm.

8. Serve French toast topped with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and syrup.

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