French Toast Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 slices of white bread, cut thick, with the best options being a bit stale (1-inch slices)
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2 big eggs, or 3 smaller ones if needed
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1/4 cup regular milk
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A tiny pinch of salt
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1/4 cup granulated white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons of butter, split into two portions
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Maple syrup on the side—sweet and essential for dipping
# Instructions:
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Cut the crust off each bread slice. After that, slice each piece into nine even little cubes. Think snack-sized pieces!
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Grab a medium-sized bowl and whisk together the eggs, milk, and that little pinch of salt until it's nice and smooth.
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In a wide bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. This mix gives the bites that sugary doughnut vibe!
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In your frying pan, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Keep an eye on it—you don’t want it to brown or scorch.
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Dip half the bread cubes quickly into the egg mixture, then shake off extra liquid with your hands. Toss them into the hot pan and flip them softly using a wooden spoon until golden all over (2 or 3 minutes total).
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Once the bread cubes are done, transfer them right into the bowl with cinnamon sugar and toss until fully covered. Place them on a plate for serving.
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Repeat the same steps for the remaining butter and bread cubes. Cook and coat them the same way.
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Pop these out on the table straight after finishing. They're great warm and delicious with a side of maple syrup for dunking. Watch them vanish in no time!
# Notes:
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Slightly stale bread holds up better, as it won’t absorb as much liquid. This prevents sogginess and keeps the cubes intact while they cook.
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This makes about 3 decent servings, 4 lighter servings, or enough for 2 really hungry folks who love doughnut-like treats!
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Switch things up with sourdough or leftover baguette if you'd prefer. However, plain bread without seeds or grains tends to work the best.