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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Crispy-edged, custardy bread sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for breakfast or a quick sweet treat.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
345
Protein
10g
Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread, day-old (thick-cut brioche or challah)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut bread slices lengthwise into 3 sticks each (12 sticks total).

  2. 2

    Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and 0.5 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl until combined.

  3. 3

    Mix sugar and remaining 0.5 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams, ~90 seconds.

  5. 5

    Working in batches, dip each bread stick into egg mixture for 1 second per side.

  6. 6

    Place sticks in skillet without crowding. Cook 2 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.

  7. 7

    Flip sticks. Cook 90 seconds more until edges are set and caramelized.

  8. 8

    Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and bread sticks.

  9. 9

    Dust all sticks generously with cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • shallow bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • spatula
  • plate

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