Cinnamon French Toast Sticks (Printable Version)
Golden crispy sticks coated in cinnamon sugar, ready in 20 minutes. Perfect breakfast treat for dipping.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices thick white bread (Texas toast or brioche preferred)
→ Egg Mixture
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
→ For Cooking
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Cut each bread slice into 3 or 4 sticks, depending on thickness.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Dip the bread sticks quickly into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated but not soaked.
06 - Place coated sticks in the skillet. Cook on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
07 - Immediately toss hot French toast sticks in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
08 - Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every bite delivers that perfect contrast between crunch and custard
- These disappear faster than regular French toast at any brunch table
- The dippable format makes breakfast feel playful again
02 -
- Day-old bread is your friend, fresh bread will soak up too much custard and fall apart
- Work quickly when dipping, a mere 2 seconds per side is plenty
- Have your cinnamon sugar ready before you start cooking, timing matters
03 -
- Let the cooked sticks rest on a wire rack 30 seconds before coating, prevents clumping
- Double the cinnamon sugar mixture, trust me, you will want more