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French Toast Sticks

Crispy-outside, custardy-inside bread sticks that are faster and easier to eat than traditional French toast. Perfect for dunking in maple syrup or eating as a handheld breakfast.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
9g
French Toast Sticks
comfortquickamericanvegetariancrispyfluffyBreakfastweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut each bread slice in half lengthwise to make sticks about 1.5 inches wide.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a shallow bowl until smooth and frothy.

  3. Step 3

    Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, ~1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Dip each bread stick into egg mixture 1–2 seconds per side; let excess drip off.

  5. Step 5

    Place sticks in skillet in a single layer without crowding. Fry 2–3 minutes until deep golden.

  6. Step 6

    Flip sticks and fry the other side 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  7. Step 7

    Transfer to a plate and serve hot with maple syrup for dunking.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • shallow bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • paper towels

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