Homemade French Toast Sticks Recipe
Delightfully sweet and comforting, these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. Made with thick-cut bread dipped in a rich, spiced egg mixture, baked until golden, and finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating, they offer an irresistible balance of crispness and tenderness.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 12 slices of thick-cut soft whole grain or brioche bread
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or any nut/seed-based milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus extra for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each piece of bread into 1-inch wide sticks. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, nutmeg, salt, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
- Dip each breadstick into the egg mixture, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Allow any excess mixture to drip back into the bowl, then place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Continue with the remaining breadsticks. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each stick and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
- While the breadsticks are baking, melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Let the butter cook until it begins to brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the cinnamon.
- Once the french toast sticks are baked, brush them with the browned butter, then either sprinkle or toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly. Serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
To Freeze: After baking and coating in cinnamon sugar, place the french toast sticks in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3-4 months. To reheat, microwave the sticks for 1 minute on one side, flip, and microwave for an additional minute. Adjust the time as needed depending on your microwave's power.