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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks Recipe

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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks are a fun and delicious twist on traditional French toast, featuring crispy, golden-brown bread sticks coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these sticks are easy to make and pair wonderfully with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the French Toast Sticks

  • 8 slices bread of your choice (sliced 1 inch thick)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup half and half (or heavy cream)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/16 teaspoon table salt)
  • Butter and oil for pan

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Slice bread into one inch thick slices and then cut off crusts if desired. Cut each piece into one inch sticks for the perfect size for dipping and cooking.
  2. Dry the bread sticks: Place the bread sticks on a wire rack to dry overnight, or speed up the process by drying them in a 200°F oven for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the bread sticks as they are.
  3. Make the egg mixture: In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Heat the pan: Warm a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil and one tablespoon of butter, allowing the butter to melt completely to create a flavorful cooking base.
  5. Dip the bread sticks: Coat each bread stick evenly by dipping it into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are thoroughly covered.
  6. Cook the sticks: Place 4 to 6 coated bread sticks into the hot pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 minutes on each of the other sides, including the ends, so all sides are cooked through and crispy.
  7. Coat with cinnamon sugar: Remove cooked French toast sticks from the pan and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat all sides evenly.
  8. Keep warm: Arrange the coated sticks on a wire rack set over a sheet pan to prevent sogginess, then keep them warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the rest of the batch.
  9. Serve: Serve the cinnamon French toast sticks warm alongside maple syrup and fresh fruit for a delightful breakfast treat.

Notes

  • Drying the bread sticks before dipping helps them hold up better to the egg mixture and cooking, preventing sogginess.
  • You can use any bread you like, but sturdy bread like Texas toast or brioche works best for French toast sticks.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of half and half.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free bread.
  • Store leftover French toast sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.

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