Cinnamon French Toast Muffins (Printable Version)

Bread cubes soaked in custard, baked in muffin tins, and topped with cinnamon sugar for a delightful breakfast twist.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 6 slices day-old bread, cubed
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 240 ml milk
04 - 50 g granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 2 tablespoons melted butter

→ Topping

09 - 50 g granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 2 tablespoons melted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add the cubed bread to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces. Allow to soak for 5 minutes so bread absorbs the liquid.
04 - Evenly distribute the soaked bread mixture among the prepared muffin cups.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over each muffin cup before baking.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and centers are set.
07 - While muffins are baking, mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl for the topping.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.
09 - Brush the tops of the warm muffins with melted butter, then generously sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
10 - Serve warm either plain or with a light drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for busy mornings as they can be made ahead and reheated
  • Solves the dilemma of serving French toast to a crowd without standing at the stove
  • Great way to use up day-old bread that might otherwise go to waste
  • Can be customized with various mix-ins like berries or chocolate chips
02 -
  • These muffins freeze beautifully for up to 3 months
  • The recipe works with any type of bread from challah to sourdough
  • Make ahead friendly prepare the night before and bake in the morning
  • Can be adapted for dietary restrictions using plant milk and gluten free bread
03 -
  • Allow bread to sit out uncovered overnight for the perfect dryness level
  • For extra flavor toast the bread cubes lightly before soaking
  • Use a cookie scoop to evenly distribute batter into muffin tins
  • For maximum cinnamon flavor bloom the spice by mixing it with the melted butter before adding to the custard
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