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Baked Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

Baked Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
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Baked Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are fluffy, spiced breakfast treats that combine the classic flavors of French toast in a convenient muffin form. Coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust and baked to golden perfection, these muffins deliver a moist, tender texture ideal for mornings or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups stale bread pieces, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (plus extra small pieces for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut your slightly stale bread into bite-sized cubes and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined. If using baking powder, add it now to help the muffins rise slightly.
  3. Combine Bread and Custard: Gently fold the bread cubes into the custard mixture, making sure each piece is well coated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
  4. Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the soaked bread mixture evenly into your prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture generously over each muffin. Dot the tops with small pieces of butter for extra richness.
  6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use day-old bread to absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
  • Do not overfill muffin cups to allow the muffins room to rise without spilling over.
  • Allow muffins to cool slightly before eating for the best texture.
  • Customize the cinnamon sugar topping by adjusting the sugar-to-cinnamon ratio to taste.
  • Grease muffin tins well with butter or non-stick spray for easy removal.

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