Description
Enjoy these delightful Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, made from thick bread soaked in a creamy custard and cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for dipping in maple syrup, they make a sweet addition to any breakfast or brunch spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the 4 large eggs and whisk them until well beaten.
- Add 1 cup of milk to the eggs and whisk together until fully combined.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Take 8 slices of thick bread and cut each slice into 3 equal strips, resulting in 24 bread sticks.
- Place the cut bread sticks on a baking sheet or a large plate.
- Dip each bread stick into the batter, coating each side thoroughly for about 10-15 seconds.
- Gently shake off any excess batter and place the soaked bread sticks on a clean plate or baking sheet.
- In a large skillet or griddle, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
- Carefully place the soaked bread sticks in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the cooked sticks and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in a preheated oven at 200°F (93°C) if cooking in batches.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with an additional 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- Roll each cooked French toast stick in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the cinnamon French toast sticks on a serving platter. Serve with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- Feel free to add toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes