Cinnamon French Toast Sticks (Printable Version)
Golden crispy sticks with fluffy centers, coated in warm cinnamon sugar. Ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices thick white bread (Texas toast or brioche preferred)
→ 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
# How to Make:
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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Dippable, finger food version of classic French toast that feels like a treat but comes together in under 20 minutes
- The crispy cinnamon sugar coating creates this texture contrast that makes regular French toast feel almost boring
02 -
- Slightly stale bread is actually better here—fresh bread turns to mush, but day old stands up to the custard
- Dont let the bread soak in the egg mixture or you lose the fluffy inside texture
- Coating the sticks while theyre piping hot is what makes the cinnamon sugar stick properly
03 -
- Cast iron gives the best exterior crispness if you have one
- Adding a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture adds depth without competing with the cinnamon