Crispy Brioche Breakfast Dippers

There is nothing quite like the aroma of warm cinnamon and toasted bread to pull the family toward the breakfast table on a lazy Saturday morning. These oven-baked French toast sticks offer the perfect combination of a golden, slightly crisp exterior and a soft, custard-like center. Designed for dipping and perfectly sized for little hands, they are a mess-free alternative to the traditional sliced version that everyone will enjoy.

Recipe Details

• Yields: 36 French toast sticks
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 16 ounce loaf brioche bread

Instructions

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F. Prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and set them aside for later.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until the custard is smooth and well-blended.
3. Slice your brioche loaf into thick slices. Cut each of those slices into three uniform, long sticks.
4. Take each piece of bread and submerge it briefly into the egg mixture to coat all sides. Arrange the dipped sticks onto your prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little bit of space between each one so they crisp up properly.
5. Bake the sticks for approximately 12 to 15 minutes. To ensure they are evenly cooked and golden brown on both sides, carefully flip the sticks over halfway through the baking time.

Tips for Success

When it comes to the liquid for your custard, you have plenty of options. Using heavy cream will result in a much richer, more decadent French toast, but half-and-half or standard whole milk will still produce a wonderful breakfast. If you cannot find a loaf of brioche at your local bakery, any thick, soft white bread—such as Texas toast—will work beautifully as a replacement.

Nutrition Information

Whether served with a side of fresh berries or a small bowl of warm maple syrup, these sticks are bound to become a new morning staple in your home.