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Preheat the oven to 110°C. Heat an electric griddle to 175°C or use a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until fully combined. Gradually whisk in half and half until smooth.
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Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, allowing it to absorb the liquid evenly on both sides.
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Butter the griddle surface and place soaked bread slices onto it. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about several minutes.
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Butter the griddle again, flip the slices, and cook until golden brown on the opposite side.
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Transfer the cooked slices onto the oven rack to keep warm for up to 10 minutes, ensuring thorough cooking in the center. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.