Homemade French Toast Sticks

Name: Homemade French Toast Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Maple syrup for serving

These crispy French toast sticks are the perfect handheld breakfast that kids and adults both love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

There is something so fun about eating breakfast with your fingers. These golden, cinnamon dusted French toast sticks are crisp on the outside and wonderfully soft in the middle. They are much better than the frozen kind you buy at the store.

My secret to the best sticks is using thick slices of bread, like brioche or challah, because they hold up well in the egg mixture without getting soggy. If you have extra time, leave your bread slices out on the counter for an hour so they get a little stale, as this helps them soak up the custard perfectly.

🧺 Ingredients

4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
2 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Maple syrup for serving

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Cut each slice of bread into three equal strips.
2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3
Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4
Dip each bread strip into the egg mixture for a few seconds per side, making sure it is coated but not soaking wet.
5
Place the strips in the skillet and cook for two to three minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
6
Remove from the pan and serve immediately with warm maple syrup for dipping.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. You can reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees until they are warm and crisp again. Serve these with a side of fresh berries or a dollop of yogurt to make the meal feel complete.

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