Crispy Mini French Toast Bites (Printable)

Golden mini bites coated in cinnamon sugar, ideal for dipping or with milk at breakfast.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Cut bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes to create bite-sized pieces.
02 - Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
03 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat, allowing them to soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the soaked bread cubes in a single layer. Cook, turning frequently, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and repeat with remaining butter and bread cubes.
05 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
06 - Toss the cooked mini French toast cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
07 - Serve the mini French toast bites warm in a bowl as cereal, optionally topped with milk or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its like eating French toast with your hands, which somehow makes everything taste better
  • The crispy edges and soft centers create the most satisfying texture combination
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan steams the cubes instead of crisping them, so cook in batches even if it takes longer
  • Letting the bread soak too long makes it fall apart, so three minutes is really the maximum time
03 -
  • Day-old brioche from the bakery section makes these taste restaurant-quality
  • Butter the pan between batches instead of adding more butter to prevent burning
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