Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and soft inside, these Cinnamon French Toast Sticks are an easy and kid-friendly breakfast option. Made with thick-cut bread or brioche soaked in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture, pan-fried until golden, and rolled in cinnamon sugar, they pair perfectly with warm maple syrup for a sweet morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut white bread or brioche
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the bread sticks: Cut each slice of bread into three equal sticks to create manageable finger-sized pieces that will cook evenly and are easy to dip.
- Make the egg mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and melted butter until fully combined and smooth.
- Dip the bread sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides thoroughly but without soaking too long to prevent sogginess.
- Heat the skillet: Warm 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring it melts and coats the surface for perfect frying.
- Cook the sticks: Place the coated bread sticks in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Turn them carefully to brown all sides evenly until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to make the coating.
- Coat the cooked sticks: Remove the cooked French toast sticks from the skillet and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture so the coating sticks while warm.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon French toast sticks warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread such as brioche or challah to prevent sogginess and to get a rich flavor.
- Do not soak the bread sticks too long in the egg mixture to maintain a crispy texture.
- These French toast sticks can be frozen after cooking and reheated in the oven or air fryer for a quick breakfast later.
