Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins offer a delightful twist on traditional French toast, featuring bite-sized bread cubes soaked in a rich custard mixture, topped with a cinnamon sugar blend, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are easy to prepare and serve warm for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined to create the custard base.
- Coat Bread Cubes: Add the cut French bread cubes into the egg mixture, tossing gently to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to form the sweet topping blend.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the coated bread mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each muffin to add richness and aid browning.
- Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the muffins to give a sweet, spicy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set inside.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the muffins warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use day-old French bread for best absorption and texture.
- Ensure muffins are not overfilled to prevent overflow during baking.
- You can substitute whole milk for a lower-fat option, but texture may vary slightly.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness if desired.
