Crispy French Toast Sticks
Thick bread cut into dunkable sticks, dipped in a custardy egg mixture, and pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside with a soft, custardy center. Serve with maple syrup for dipping.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 4 slices, each 1 inch thick bread, such as brioche or thick white bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Crack the 2 eggs into a shallow bowl and add 0.25 cup milk, then whisk them together with a fork until the mixture is light yellow and uniform, about 20 seconds.
- 2
Lay one bread slice flat on the cutting board and cut it straight down the middle lengthwise, creating two long rectangular halves; repeat with the remaining 3 slices.
- 3
Cut each rectangular half lengthwise again into 2 sticks that are roughly 1 inch wide, creating 8 sticks total; you can cut off the crusts if you prefer, but they are not necessary.
- 4
Place a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter, watching it until it foams and then settles into a clear, golden liquid that coats the pan, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Take one bread stick, dip both sides into the egg mixture for 1 second per side so it is wet but not soggy, then place it in the hot skillet; repeat until the skillet holds 4 sticks in a single layer without crowding.
- 6
Cook the sticks without moving them until the bottom is golden brown and looks like caramel in color, 2 to 3 minutes, then use a thin spatula to flip each stick onto its other side.
- 7
Cook the flipped sticks for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is also golden brown and crispy, then remove them to a plate.
- 8
Repeat steps 5 through 7 with the remaining 4 bread sticks, adding a splash more milk to the egg mixture if it thickens.
- 9
Arrange all 8 sticks on a serving plate and pour 0.5 cup maple syrup into a small bowl placed next to the plate for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl
- fork
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- 10-inch skillet
- thin metal spatula
- plate
- small bowl
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