Description
Delightful Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins made with cubed French bread soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon egg mixture, baked to golden perfection, and coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Mixture
- 1 loaf French bread or Brioche, cubed (approx 10 cups)
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cube the Bread: Cut the French bread or brioche into small, 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes into a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Toss gently to coat all the bread evenly, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down slightly to compact the mixture gently.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set in the center.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar and Butter: While the muffins are baking, melt the unsalted butter in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Coat Muffins: After baking, let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes. Then dip the tops of the warm muffins into the melted butter followed by rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the muffins warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- For best results, use slightly stale bread which absorbs the custard better without becoming soggy.
- Whole milk is recommended for a richer flavor, but you can substitute with any milk of your choice.
- These muffins reheat well; warm them in a toaster oven or microwave before serving.
- Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Maple syrup serves as a delicious optional topping to enhance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: French Toast Muffins, Cinnamon Sugar Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, French Bread Recipe, Easy Brunch Recipe
