Description
French Toast Sticks are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, making them an irresistible breakfast treat. This easy recipe uses thick-cut bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg batter, cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these sticks are kid-friendly, customizable, and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- Maple syrup or preferred dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preparing the Batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth and well combined, ensuring all the flavors are fully incorporated.
- Cutting the Bread: Trim the crusts from each thick-cut bread slice, then cut each slice into 3-4 sticks about one inch wide to allow easy dipping and even cooking.
- Soaking the Bread Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 20 seconds to fully saturate the bread without becoming soggy.
- Cooking the French Toast Sticks: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter or oil. Arrange the soaked sticks evenly spaced on the hot surface and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serving: Remove the cooked sticks and briefly drain on a paper towel. Serve warm with maple syrup, fruit preserves, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better batter absorption and to prevent falling apart.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure sticks crisp evenly and avoid steaming.
- Cook over medium heat for the best texture—too low makes them soggy; too high burns the outside before cooking through.
- Flip sticks gently with a spatula to maintain their shape.
- Keep cooked sticks warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a low oven while finishing the batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 sticks)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg