Description
These Cinnamon French Toast Bites are delightful bite-sized morsels of crispy, golden bread coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and served warm with maple syrup. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a cozy snack, they offer a wonderful contrast of textures with a soft interior and a lightly sautéed, crispy exterior, easily made in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 thick slices of slightly stale white bread (1″/2.5cm thick)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs (or 3 small eggs)
- 1/4 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Other
- 3 tbsp butter, separated
- Maple syrup to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the crusts off the slightly stale bread slices, then cut each slice into 9 equal cubes. Using stale bread helps the cubes hold their shape and prevents sogginess when dipped in the egg mixture.
- Make the Egg Mixture: Whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a rich base for the bread cubes.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the white sugar and cinnamon powder in a shallow bowl, ensuring the cinnamon is evenly distributed for consistent coating.
- Melt the Butter: In a fry pan over medium-high heat, melt 1½ tablespoons of butter. Take care to avoid browning the butter to prevent any bitter flavor.
- Cook First Batch: Quickly toss half of the bread cubes in the egg mixture, shaking off excess. Place the coated cubes in the hot pan and sauté, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately transfer the cooked bread cubes from the pan to the cinnamon sugar mixture, tossing gently to coat them evenly. Then transfer these to a serving plate.
- Repeat Process: Repeat the dipping, cooking, and coating steps with the remaining bread cubes, adding the remaining butter to the pan as necessary.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cinnamon French toast bites warm with maple syrup for dipping, enjoying the mix of crispy, sugary exterior and soft interior.
Notes
- Using slightly stale bread helps keep the cubes intact and prevents sogginess.
- Do not brown the butter during cooking to avoid a bitter taste in the French toast bites.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Maple syrup adds a perfect touch of sweetness but is optional based on preference.
