Description
Delicious homemade French Toast Sticks are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them an ideal breakfast treat or snack. Made with thick bread soaked in a flavorful cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, then cooked until golden brown, these sticks are versatile and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like berries, syrup, or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Wet Mixture
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
For Cooking
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 6 slices thick bread (preferably brioche)
Optional Toppings
- berries
- fresh fruit
- powdered sugar
- Nutella
- whipped cream
- jam
- syrup
Instructions
- Slice the bread: Cut each of the 6 slices of bread into 1-inch wide strips, creating French Toast sticks that are easy to dip and eat.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, flour, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth and thoroughly mixed, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Preheat the pan: Heat a griddle or skillet to about 350°F or medium-high heat. Add the tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt, coating the surface evenly.
- Dip the bread: Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly. Use a spoon or fork to help prevent sogginess and ensure thorough coating.
- Cook the sticks: Place the dipped bread strips onto the hot skillet or griddle. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Flip gently to avoid breaking the sticks. Re-wisk the egg mixture if it starts to separate.
- Serve: Remove the French Toast sticks from the skillet, serve immediately with your favorite toppings like syrup, berries, or powdered sugar for a perfect breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use thick, day-old bread or let fresh bread sit out for a few hours to prevent sogginess.
- After cooking, dust the sticks with powdered sugar or roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm for added sweetness.
- To keep warm, place cooked sticks on a baking sheet in a 175°F oven until ready to serve.
- For overnight soaking, use staler, firmer bread and refrigerate covered overnight, then cook the next day on a buttered skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 French Toast sticks (about 150g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
