Cinnamon French Toast Sticks (Print Version)

Golden crisp sticks with cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for breakfast dipping.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices thick white bread (Texas toast or brioche), cut into sticks

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking

10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Cut each bread slice into 3 or 4 sticks, depending on thickness.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Dip the bread sticks quickly into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated but not soaked.
06 - Place coated sticks in the skillet. Cook on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
07 - Immediately toss hot French toast sticks in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
08 - Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Everything gets dunked in egg mixture and thrown in a skillet, so no fancy techniques required
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates this magical crunch that makes them impossible to stop eating
  • They reheat beautifully, so you can make a double batch for busy weekday mornings
02 -
  • Slightly stale bread actually works better than fresh because it soaks up less egg and stays firmer
  • Do not crowd the pan or the temperature drops and you lose that crispy exterior
  • Letting the cooked sticks sit too long before coating them means the sugar will not stick as well
03 -
  • Set up your station before you start cooking, because everything moves fast once the butter hits the pan
  • Keep finished sticks warm in a 200 degree oven while you finish the batch

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