Description
Delicious Cinnamon French Toast Bites made with slightly stale white bread cubes, dipped in a creamy egg mixture, sautéed in butter until golden, and coated in a cinnamon sugar blend. Perfect for dipping in maple syrup for a sweet breakfast treat.
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 Coating
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Cooking
- 3 tbsp butter, separated
To Serve
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Cubes: Cut the crust off the bread slices, then cut each slice into 9 equal cubes. Slightly stale bread is recommended to maintain cube shape and prevent sogginess when dipped in the egg mixture.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until well combined. This will add richness and flavor to the bread cubes.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Combine white sugar and cinnamon powder in a shallow bowl, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Melt Butter: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Take care not to let the butter brown as it can add bitterness.
- Sauté Bread Cubes (Batch 1): Toss half of the bread cubes quickly in the egg mixture, shaking off excess. Place the coated cubes in the buttered pan and sauté, stirring and turning with a wooden spoon, until all sides are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cooked bread cubes from the pan and immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly. Transfer to a serving plate.
- Repeat Cooking for Batch 2: Add the remaining butter to the pan and repeat the sautéing and coating process with the remaining bread cubes.
- Serve: Serve the French toast bites warm with maple syrup for dipping. Enjoy the contrast of the crispy exterior and soft interior.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for the best texture, as fresh bread may become too soggy.
- Adjust the cinnamon quantity according to personal preference for sweetness and spice.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the bites while warm and crispy.
- Maple syrup is recommended but can be substituted with honey or fruit compote.
