Description
Classic French toast sticks bring sweet morning comfort with golden, crispy edges. Maple syrup and cinnamon elevate this simple breakfast treat, ensuring pure breakfast satisfaction for weekend pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread (Texas toast or brioche)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter
- Maple syrup (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice sandwich bread into elongated strips, cutting each piece into 3-4 uniform segments to ensure consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Custard Creation: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla essence, ground cinnamon, sweetener, and salt in a wide container until thoroughly blended, creating a fragrant base that will infuse the bread with rich flavor.
- Bread Coating: Delicately dunk each bread segment into the custard mixture, allowing complete saturation while letting excess liquid drain back into the container, ensuring an even, luxurious coating.
- Cooking Surface: Warm a spacious skillet or griddle over medium heat, melting butter to create a golden, non-stick cooking environment that will transform the bread into crispy, caramelized delights.
- Toasting Process: Carefully place custard-coated strips in a single layer, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a stunning amber-brown exterior that promises a crisp texture and deep, rich flavor.
- Finishing Touch: Rotate and replenish butter between batches to maintain optimal cooking conditions, then transfer the golden french toast sticks to serving plates, ready for garnishing with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut bread into even, uniform strips to ensure consistent cooking and attractive presentation, preventing uneven browning or texture differences.
- Whisk with Vigor: Blend custard ingredients thoroughly to distribute spices and sweetness evenly, eliminating unmixed egg pockets that could create lumpy coating.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning, allowing interior to cook gently and remain soft and custardy.
- Avoid Overcrowding Pan: Space toast sticks carefully to prevent steaming instead of crisping, ensuring each piece develops a delightful crisp exterior with maximum caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg