Description
Delicious and crispy French Toast Sticks made with thick bread, soaked in a flavorful egg mixture, and cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these sticks are topped with your favorite toppings like berries, powdered sugar, or syrup for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 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
Bread
- 6 slices thick bread (preferably brioche)
Optional Toppings
- berries
- fresh fruit
- powdered sugar
- nutella
- whipped cream
- jam
- syrup
Instructions
- Slice the bread: Cut 6 slices of bread into 1-inch wide sticks. Use slightly stale or thick bread like brioche for best texture.
- Make the egg mixture: In a blender or a bowl, combine milk, eggs, flour, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth and thoroughly mixed.
- Preheat the pan: Heat a griddle or skillet to 350°F (about medium-high heat). Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, coating the surface.
- Coat the bread sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, flipping to coat all sides evenly. Be sure not to soak too long to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the sticks: Place the coated bread sticks on the hot griddle or skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown. Flip as needed and keep the mixture whisked for even coating.
- Serve: Transfer cooked sticks to a plate. Serve immediately topped with your favorite toppings such as berries, powdered sugar, or syrup.
Notes
- Bread: Use day-old or slightly stale bread to prevent sogginess. Thick bread like brioche works best.
- Sugar: Enhance flavor by dusting with powdered sugar or rolling in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Keeping warm: Place cooked sticks on a baking sheet and keep in an oven at 175°F to serve warm.
- Overnight soaking: For a make-ahead version, soak bread in the egg mixture overnight in the refrigerator. Cook fresh the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
