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Baked French Toast Sticks Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Baked French Toast Sticks offer a delicious and easy breakfast treat, combining thick-cut bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and baked until golden and crisp. Perfect for a quick morning meal or snack, they can be dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup for extra sweetness. This kid-friendly recipe is freezer-friendly and ideal for using day-old bread.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 8 slices thick-cut bread (like Texas toast or brioche)

Egg Mixture

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Baking

  • Butter or nonstick spray for greasing

To Serve (Optional)

  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Bread Sticks: Cut each slice of thick-cut bread into 3 to 4 sticks, making manageable pieces for dipping and baking.
  3. Mix Egg Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Soak Bread Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak thoroughly for a few seconds to absorb the flavors.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the soaked bread sticks onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching for even baking.
  6. Bake First Side: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to start setting and browning the sticks.
  7. Flip and Continue Baking: Flip each bread stick carefully and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the sticks are golden brown and have slightly crisp edges.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and provide maple syrup for dipping for added sweetness.

Notes

  • These French toast sticks can be frozen after baking; reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a quick and convenient breakfast option.
  • For best texture and absorption, use day-old bread rather than fresh bread.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/baked-french-toast-sticks-recipe/