Description
Cozy, crispy-edged breakfast treat that turns day-old bread into delicious finger food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or 3/4 cup buttermilk)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 8 thick slices of bread (brioche, challah, or thick sandwich bread)
- 1–2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Trim the crusts of the bread (optional) and cut each slice into 3 sticks.
- Dip each stick into the custard for about 15-20 seconds per side, then let excess drip off.
- For pan-frying: Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat (325–350°F) and melt butter. Cook sticks for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For baking: Arrange sticks on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
Notes
For a crispy finish, drain cooked sticks on a wire rack and serve with warm maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 sticks
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg