French Toast Sticks
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French Toast Sticks
Description
Thick-cut bread slices are cut into sticks and dipped in a smooth custard blend composed of eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cooking over medium-low heat with butter allows the custard to set gently, producing French Toast sticks that are tender inside with lightly browned edges. The controlled heat helps avoid burning while ensuring thorough cooking.
The sticks are served warm and usually paired with syrup, making them easy to handle and a convenient variation of traditional French toast. This format appeals to those who prefer a grab-and-go breakfast or a finger food option.
The cooking time will vary based on the bread thickness and how much custard it absorbs, so monitoring doneness and adjusting heat as necessary ensures optimal texture and appearance.
Ingredients
- 8 lices bread thick-cut, or texas toast, thick sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
Custard Mixture
- 4 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks.
- Whisk the custard mixture in a bowl.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter to melt.
- Dip each stick into the custard mixture and gently roll to coat.
- Place the sticks in the preheated pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 6-8 minutes, turning after about 4 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining sticks adding more butter if needed. Serve warm with syrup.
Notes
- Cooking time depends on bread thickness and custard absorption; adjust time and heat to ensure sticks are cooked through without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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