Crispy Mini French Toast Bites (Printable)

Crispy golden mini French toast bites served warm with milk or maple syrup.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 6 slices brioche or white sandwich bread

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 120 ml whole milk
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Topping

09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ To Serve (optional)

11 - Maple syrup
12 - Milk

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cut bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes to create bite-sized pieces.
02 - Whisk together eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until fully blended.
03 - Combine bread cubes with egg mixture, tossing gently to coat all surfaces. Allow to soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place half of the soaked bread cubes in a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
05 - Repeat cooking process with remaining butter and bread cubes, ensuring even browning and crisp texture.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
07 - Toss cooked toast cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat each piece.
08 - Serve warm as a breakfast cereal, optionally accompanied by milk or maple syrup according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically French toast but bite sized and infinitely dunkable
  • The cinnamon sugar coating makes it taste like donuts meets breakfast cereal
  • You can prep everything in under 15 minutes and eat immediately
02 -
  • Work in batches and dont crowd the pan or the cubes will steam instead of crisp up
  • Stale bread is actually better because it holds its shape during soaking
  • Let the cooked cubes sit in the cinnamon sugar for just a few seconds before serving
03 -
  • Use a fish spatula to flip and turn the cubes quickly and efficiently
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment to hold cooked batches while you finish the rest
  • Keep the cinnamon sugar mixture in a shallow bowl for easy coating
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