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French Toast Sticks

Delicious golden-brown sticks of bread, crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for dipping into syrup or a luscious fruit compote.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 slices of bread your choice, thick-cut works best
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Flat skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Knife for slicing bread

Method
 

  1. Start by cutting each slice of bread into 3 equal strips.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Place your skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Let it melt.
  4. Take each bread strip and dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
  5. Carefully place the dipped bread strips onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. After flipping, add a little more butter to the skillet if needed.
  7. If cooking in batches, keep the finished sticks warm in a low oven.
  8. Serve your French toast sticks warm with syrup, fruit, or toppings.

Notes

These sticks are best enjoyed fresh and can be customized with various toppings.