French Toast Sticks
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French Toast Sticks
Description
The recipe starts by slicing white bread into 1-inch strips. A custard mixture is whisked together from whole milk, eggs, sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Bread strips are dipped to absorb the egg mixture fully and cooked in a buttered non-stick skillet on medium heat until both sides develop a golden brown color.
The cooking technique ensures a slightly crisp exterior while maintaining a tender, custardy interior. Serving options include classic toppings such as maple syrup, butter, and confectioners' sugar, providing familiar and comforting flavors.
Tips include avoiding fresh bread that soaks too much liquid, keeping the pan at medium heat to prevent burning, thoroughly whisking the egg mixture to avoid egg whites, and preheating the skillet for immediate cooking. Alternative spices like pumpkin or apple pie spice can be used for seasonal variations, and cinnamon sugar can replace powdered sugar for a different finishing touch applied while still warm.
Ingredients
- 6 white bread thick slices
- 4 egg
- ¾ cup milk whole
- 3 Tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp butter
Optional toppings
- butter
- maple syrup
- confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Cut each bread slice into 1-inch-wide strips.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. When butter is foamy, working in batches, dip bread strips into the egg mixture, turning to coat, until lightly saturated. Place in the hot skillet.
- Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 3 more minutes. Continue with the remaining bread strips and egg mixture. Add more butter to the pan as needed.
- Serve hot with additional butter and maple syrup, and dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Use bread that is slightly stale rather than fresh to prevent sogginess.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly to avoid strands of egg whites on the bread.
- Cook on medium heat to achieve golden brown without burning.
- Preheat the skillet so custard cooks immediately and prevents spreading.
- For variation, try pumpkin or apple pie spice instead of cinnamon.
- Coat warm French toast sticks in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a different finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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