Decadent Pumpkin Spice French Toast

Ingredients:

1 cup milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of salt
8 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah recommended)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
Maple syrup, for serving
Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
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