Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy French toast sticks baked on a sheet pan, perfect for a special Mother’s Day breakfast or any busy morning. This method delivers golden, crunchy sticks with soft centers using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf thick-cut bread (Texas toast or brioche recommended)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or 2% milk (can substitute half-and-half)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper for greasing the sheet pan
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice the loaf into 1-inch wide sticks. If bread is fresh and soft, let it sit out for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Whisk in melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Drop bread sticks into the batter and gently toss to coat each piece. Let soak for about 2 minutes.
- Arrange coated sticks on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer without overlapping.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping the sticks halfway through baking (around 8 minutes) to ensure even golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes on a cooling rack to maintain crispiness.
- Serve warm with desired toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use thick-cut bread like Texas toast or brioche for best texture. Do not over-soak the bread sticks to avoid sogginess. Flip halfway through baking for even crispiness. Cooling on a rack helps maintain crunch. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, substitute bread and milk accordingly. Use non-stick spray or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 French toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
Keywords: French toast sticks, sheet pan French toast, easy breakfast, Mother's Day breakfast, crispy French toast, cinnamon vanilla French toast