Homemade French Toast Sticks

🧂 Ingredients

• 6 slices bread

  (French bread or Texas Toast thick-sliced bakery bread without garlic, or you can use flavored bread, see notes*)
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup whole milk

  (or you can use heavy cream)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

  (to taste)
• 1-2 tablespoon butter

  (more, as needed)

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4). Line a baking sheet with
  parchment paper. Then cut each slice of 6 slices bread into three even strips.
• 2 In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine the 3 large eggs, ¼ cup whole
  milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup (if using), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½
  teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (if using), and ¼ teaspoon
  salt.
• 3 Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides
  evenly.
• 4 Heat a tablespoon of 1-2 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan or skillet over
  medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the bread strips to the
  skillet.
• 5 Cook the bread strips for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden
  brown.
• 6 Transfer the cooked French toast sticks to the prepared baking sheet. Bake the
  French toast sticks at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 5-7 minutes, or until they
  are crispy and heated through.
  
  Bake for up to 15-20 minutes if you like crispier edges on your French toast
  sticks.
• 7 Serve the baked French toast sticks warm, with your favorite toppings such as
  powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

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