Baked French Toast Sticks
Forget flipping! Get that classic French toast flavor you love, baked into easy-to-dunk sticks. Perfect for lazy mornings, feeding a crowd, or even a fun dessert. These homemade cinnamon sticks come out golden, slightly crisp, and oh-so-delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 6 (Makes 30-40 sticks) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 slices Texas Toast (about ¾–1 inch thick)
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Optional, but highly recommended!)
- Oil Spray or Melted Butter (Optional, for extra crispness)
- For Serving: Maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, berries
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (seriously helps cleanup!). Slice each Texas Toast slice lengthwise into 3 or 4 sticks.
- Mix the Custard: In a shallow dish (like a pie plate), whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla (if using) until smooth.
- Quick Dip: Working one stick at a time, dip it quickly into the custard – just 2-3 seconds per side. Let any extra drip off. Don’t let them soak or they’ll get soggy!
- Arrange & Bake: Place dipped sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Don’t overcrowd! Give them space. Optional: Lightly spray with oil or brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the sticks carefully. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and cooked through.
- Serve!: Let cool slightly on the pan. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup and powdered sugar. Enjoy your homemade cinnamon french toast sticks!
Notes
- Serving: Perfect with syrup, honey, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving!
- Best Bread: Thick-cut bread like Texas Toast, Brioche, or Challah works best. Day-old bread is great!
- No Soggy Sticks!: The quick dip is key. Resist the urge to soak the bread longer than a few seconds.
- Storage: Cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheating: Best way? Oven, toaster oven, or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 mins until warm and slightly crisp.
- Freezing: Cool completely, flash freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen! Great for easy make-ahead breakfasts.
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