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French Toast Sticks

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Golden, custardy French toast sticks with a lightly crisp exterior and soft center, perfect for dipping and sharing. A comforting breakfast or brunch treat with customizable toppings.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 240 mL full fat milk (1 cup)
  • 15 g cornstarch (1 ½ tbsp, OR 2 ½ tbsp AP flour)
  • 50 – 66 g maple syrup or brown sugar (¼ – ⅓ cup)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 6 thick slices of bread
  • Butter and / or oil for frying
  • Berries
  • Maple syrup
  • Butter
  • Whipped cream or yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Slice bread into ¾–1 inch thick slices, remove crusts, and cut into sticks.
  3. Place bread on the rack and bake for about 10 minutes until slightly dried but not browned. Cool to room temperature.
  4. Whisk cornstarch with a little milk to form a smooth paste, then add remaining milk and whisk.
  5. Add eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, zest, and spices. Whisk until smooth and let rest 5 minutes.
  6. Soak each bread stick in custard for about 10 seconds per side until saturated but not falling apart.
  7. Place soaked sticks on a rack and let sit 5–10 minutes to absorb the custard.
  8. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  9. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
  10. Cook bread sticks for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown, adjusting heat as needed.
  11. Transfer cooked sticks to a rack and repeat with remaining pieces.
  12. Place all sticks in the oven for about 15 minutes to cook through.
  13. Let cool slightly and serve warm with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Use sturdy bread like brioche or milk bread for best texture.
  • Staling the bread helps it absorb custard without becoming soggy.
  • Adjust spices to taste or omit for a simpler flavor.
  • Keep cooked sticks warm in the oven while finishing batches.
  • Serve with berries, syrup, yogurt, or whipped cream for variety.

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