Description
Cinnamon French Toast Bites are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, featuring crispy, bite-sized pieces of cinnamon-coated bread, sautéed to golden perfection and served with sweet maple syrup for dipping. Perfect for a fun brunch or an easy-to-eat snack.
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
Serving
- Maple syrup to serve (essential for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the crusts off each bread slice, then cut each slice into 9 equal bite-sized cubes.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon powder thoroughly.
- Heat Butter: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat, making sure it doesn’t brown or burn.
- Cook First Batch: Toss half of the bread cubes quickly in the egg mixture, shaking off any excess, then place them in the hot pan. Use a wooden spoon to sauté the bread cubes, turning them to brown all sides evenly; this should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cooked bread cubes directly from the pan into the cinnamon sugar bowl. Toss gently to coat the cubes evenly, then transfer them to a plate.
- Repeat Cooking and Coating: Repeat the tossing in egg mixture, cooking in butter, and coating in cinnamon sugar with the remaining bread cubes.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon French toast bites immediately with maple syrup on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for better absorption without becoming soggy.
- Do not let the butter brown during cooking to avoid a burnt taste.
- Shake off excess egg mixture to prevent soggy bites.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Maple syrup is essential for authentic flavor and sweetness.
