Who doesn’t love a little something special for breakfast?! French toast sticks are a fun twist on our favorite French Toast that you can eat with your fingers!
They’re quick to make, delicious to dip, and freezer-friendly too. Perfect for lazy weekends, busy mornings, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights! We, of course, dip them in Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, or even Strawberry Sauce.
Yes, buying a box from the store is convenient, but we can promise you that you CANNOT BEAT this homemade version! If you love this French toast stick recipe, you will love Cream Cheese French Toast Bake, Brioche French Toast, and Blueberry French Toast.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Plenty of crispy edges. No more soggy French toast! Each piece is crisped to perfection for optimal dipping.
- Quick and easy, ready in no time. Make breakfast a breeze with this easy breakfast recipe, ready in about 30 minutes.
- Fills you up! This is hearty enough to enjoy as breakfast for dinner or freeze and store for a quick breakfast idea!
French Toast Sticks Ingredients
- 6 thick slices bread – We use a sturdy, stale bread, such as Brioche, Sourdough, Challah, or Texas Toast.
- 3 whole eggs – Room-temperature eggs will combine better with the other ingredients than cold eggs.
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon – or add nutmeg or even a pinch of ground ginger to help add extra layers of complementary flavor
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- optional toppings – Served with syrup like Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, or maple syrup. They can be dipped in Strawberry Sauce, Pumpkin Dip, Nutella Dip, Apple Brickle Dip Recipe, or Yogurt Fruit Dip.
How to Make French Toast Sticks
PREP. Cut off the crust of stale bread. Cut into 3 thick pieces, lengthwise. Set bread sticks aside.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Set the cinnamon sugar mixture aside.
SOAK. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to a shallow dish and mix well. Soak the sticks in the egg mixture until saturated.
COOK. Melt butter in a pan on LOW-MEDIUM heat and add bread pieces, cooking in a single layer until golden brown on each side.
- Use tongs to dip in the cinnamon and sugar mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
- Continue cooking bread pieces, adding more butter when needed.
ENJOY. Serve with warm syrup.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread so the sticks hold their shape and don’t get soggy.
- To avoid white egg strands from forming on the sticks, thoroughly whisk the egg into the milk. Room temperature eggs will incorporate better than cold eggs.
- Cook on medium-low heat to get a golden crust without burning.
- Don’t oversoak the bread; just dip until coated to avoid mushy centers.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar while warm so it sticks perfectly.
- Drizzle or dip the sticks into Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, Maple Syrup, Strawberry Sauce, Nutella Dip, or Yogurt Fruit Dip.
French Toast Sticks Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 6 thick slices bread, cut from a stale Brioche, Sourdough or Challah Loaf
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
Instructions
- Cut off the crust from thick slices of stale bread. Cut into 3 thick pieces, lengthwise. Set aside. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Set aside.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to a shallow dish and mix well. Soak the sticks in the egg mixture until saturated.
- Melt butter on LOW-MEDIUM heat and add bread pieces, cooking until golden brown on each side. Use tongs to place sticks in the cinnamon and sugar mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
- Continue cooking bread pieces, adding more butter when needed.
- Serve with warm syrup.
Notes
- Use a sturdy stale bread so that it can absorb all the delicious custard.
- To avoid white egg strands from forming on the sticks, thoroughly whisk the egg into the milk. Room temperature eggs will incorporate better than cold eggs.
- Drizzle or dip the sticks into Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, Maple Syrup, Strawberry Sauce, Nutella Dip, or Yogurt Fruit Dip.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days or store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Reheat single servings in the microwave or toaster oven, or several on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F until hot.
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This recipe was originally published November 2020.
3 cups of milk is definitely more than you need if you were only making six slices of bread‘s worth. I did a whole loaf of brioche and only used 2 cups of milk (and two eggs). Otherwise great recipe, everybody loved it 🙂
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I’m wondering if there is a typo with this recipe. I made it and it was extremely soggy. My bread was quite stale and I barely dipped it in the batter. After looking at other recipes, the ratio is usually 3 eggs and 1/3 cup of milk. This recipe calls for 3 cups of milk. I only ended up using a tiny bit of the liquid. It still tasted good, but was just kind of wet. Might just be a matter of preference?
I’ll definitely look into the measurements and check to make sure it’s listed here in the card correctly. Thanks for the feedback!
These are so easy And have nice crunch in the toaster oven to finish
My kids and I had so much fun making these French toast sticks! It’s a delicious little treat that we will be making many more times!
What a great idea! My kids loved this so much!
These are my husband’s favorite breakfast food! He’s always looking for more at the store but for some reason these sell out so very fast! Love this recipe so delicious and so perfect!
So easy to make and super delicious. Taste like gourmet restaurant quality! My family loved them!
One of my favs since I was a kid! So much better than Ive ever had before though!
Christmas morning favorite