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French Toast Sticks Recipe

Published: February 27, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 12 minutes Total Time: About 27 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Category: Breakfast Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 slices thick bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Maple syrup for serving
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Cut each bread slice into 3 strips
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
  3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat
  4. Dip bread strips into egg mixture, coating both sides
  5. Let excess mixture drip off before placing in skillet
  6. Cook strips for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown
  7. Remove and place on paper towels to drain
  8. Repeat with remaining strips
  9. Dust with powdered sugar
  10. Serve immediately with maple syrup

Special Notes

These French toast sticks are perfect for kids and adults alike. The stick format makes them easy to eat and fun to dip in syrup. You can use any type of bread, but thick slices work best. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the egg mixture. These sticks are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. They can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.

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