So these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast sticks definitely fall into the category of special occasion food. I usually make it about once a year, if that. That being said, you really do need this French toast. Whether it’s for breakfast with some juice, fruit, and sausage or bacon and some eggs for protein or for dessert with whipped cream, everybody needs a little indulgence once in awhile. Best part? You probably have close to everything you need in your cupboards. Try dipping these in Buttermilk Syrup or Sara’s Honey Butter. This recipe is easily halved, but as it is, it serves 2 teenage boys, 6 hungry eaters, and probably 8-10 more conservative ones.
You’ll need 12 slices of Texas Toast–you know, the extra-thick slices of white bread. Regular white bread just won’t hold up in this recipe, but if you can’t find Texas Toast, look for other thick-sliced white bread like Italian bread. Cut the bread slices into about 3 strips per slice.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 1/4″ of vegetable oil (not olive oil; you need an oil that can withstand high temperatures like peanut oil) over medium heat. In a shallow pan or pie plate, combine some sugar, salt, vanilla, milk, flour, and baking powder…
then whisk in a couple of eggs.
Test oil heat by flicking some water into the frying pan. If it pops, reduce the heat. If hardly anything happens, turn up the heat. If it sizzles, it’s just right.
Working quickly, take each strip of bread and soak it both sides in the milk/egg/flour mixture.
If you leave it in too long, it will get soggy, but you want to make sure enough of the egg mixture has soaked into the bread. Gently shake to remove excess batter and place in hot oil.
Cook until puffed, golden brown, and a nice, crispy crust has formed on each side (probably 3-5 minutes per side; you really need to babysit them and make sure they’re cooking correctly)
and then remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.
While cooking remaining French toast, keep cooked pieces warm in an oven set to the lowest temperature setting.
When ready to serve, roll each piece in cinnamon sugar.
While you’re at it, go ahead and dunk these in some maple syrup, buttermilk syrup, strawberry syrup, spread some honey butter on there.
Golden and crispy on the outside with a sugary crunch, and heavenly soft in the middle.
Try serving these at a breakfast or brunch party with an assortment of dipping sauces! You will forever be the coolest.
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 slices Texas toast
- Cinnamon Sugar you won't use it all; save any leftovers for other uses:3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Cut the bread slices into about 3 strips per slice.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 1/4" of vegetable oil (not olive oil; you need an oil that can withstand high temperatures like peanut oil) over medium heat. In a shallow pan or pie plate, combine some sugar, salt, vanilla, milk, flour, and baking powder, then whisk in the eggs.
- Test oil heat by flicking some water into the frying pan. If it pops, reduce the heat. If hardly anything happens, turn up the heat. If it sizzles, it's just right.
- Working quickly, take each strip of bread and soak it both sides in the milk/egg/flour mixture.
- If you leave it in too long, it will get soggy, but you want to make sure enough of the egg mixture has soaked into the bread. Gently shake to remove excess batter and place in hot oil.
- Cook until puffed, golden brown, and a nice, crispy crust has formed on each side (probably 3-5 minutes per side; you really need to babysit them and make sure they're cooking correctly) and then remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.
- While cooking remaining French toast, keep cooked pieces warm in an oven set to the lowest temperature setting.
- When ready to serve, roll each piece in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve these in some maple syrup, buttermilk syrup, strawberry syrup, spread some honey butter on there. Try serving these at a breakfast or brunch party with an assortment of dipping sauces!
Notes
Questions & Reviews
Just made this for the first time tonight – OHMYGOSH it was so good….like fried dough, only better….french toast perfection!
Can you use other kinds of bread? For example just wheat sandwich bread? Or will tis just completely ruin the recipe?
Sandwich bread *might* work, but I worry that it might fall apart. If you can’t find/don’t want to use Texas toast, I’d just hand slice a loaf of French bread.
Hope that helps!
Thanx.
we have used reg bread and it was ok but def better with texas toast. the best thing however was when we did pepperidge Farm cinnamon bread. omg!!!! i just barely dipped both sides so it didnt get too soggy.
I wish I never discovered these! THESE ARE TO DIE FOR!!! These are now for special mornings at our house. They are so good with the cinnamon and sugar AND the strawberry sauce. I’m trying to make every morning a “special” morning just so I can eat these. 🙂 My husband already put these in as his Father’s Day request for breakfast. I can’t wait for Father’s Day!
If you love churros you’ll love these.
If you love French toast you’ll love these.
If you love breakfast you’ll love these.
Glad I found your website! This looks very similar if not exactly the way my mom made it when I was little. I remember her frying our french toast and it was always warm, crispy, and soooooooo good!
She couldn’t remember how she made it(having never written down a recipe in her life!) so I am anxious to try this and see if it measures up. 😉
YUM!!! I think I’m changing gears and making this for dinner tonight!
Friday afternoon was our special occasion! My little man randomly requested French toast and of course I always check your fabulous site first- so we made this- I used wheat bread which is just what I had on hand and oh man… It’s like eating donuts! Uber delish! Thanks ladies!
my entire family loved this! so sugary crunchy yummy! We served with fresh whipped cream and that was divine! I also cooked it in coconut oil which added an extra level of delcious flavor! Now if only it was fat free so i could eat it every day! thanks for posting this! now to go link this on facebook so all myfriends can enjoy too!!
This is sooo evil! And delicious. Evilly delicious.
Excuse me while I come off my sugar high.
I made one similar to this but now I can't wait to try your version. I dipped mine in the egg batter in then into crushed frosted flakes before frying. Oh so good!
I just made this for the first time and this was so good. I always make french toast when I can't think of anything else to cook, but have never tried to make it this way. Yummy!