French Toast Sticks

Ingredients

• •4 slices of bread (preferably thick-cut, like Texas toast or challah)
• •2 large eggs
• •1/2 cup milk
• •1 tsp vanilla extract
• •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• •1 tbsp sugar (optional)
• •2 tbsp butter (for frying)
• •Maple syrup (for serving)
• •Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.

3. 3

   While the skillet is heating, cut each slice of bread into 3 equal sticks.

4. 4

   Dunk each stick of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it's coated but not soggy.

5. 5

   Place the coated sticks onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on one side.

6. 6

   Flip the sticks and add the remaining butter to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.

7. 7

   Once all the sticks are cooked, remove them from the skillet and serve warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for garnish.