Sourdough French Toast Sticks
Sourdough is the best bread to make French toast sticks with! Since sourdough holds up really well to moisture, it can soak up lots of flavor from the custard without getting soggy. Slice leftover sourdough into sticks, soak them in a cinnamon and vanilla custard, then shallow-fry in a combination of oil and butter. They're crispy, flavorful, and have the BEST texture.
Servings: 6
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 1 (1 ½ pound) loaf slightly stale sourdough, cut into 1-inch sticks (see note)
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- For serving: powdered sugar, maple syrup
Directions
- Combine the eggs, milk, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a blender. Arrange the bread sticks in a 9 by 13-inch pan (it's okay if they don't all fit) and pour the egg mixture over top. Let them sit for 8-10 minutes to allow them to soak up the liquid, flipping every few minutes to coat all sides.Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil and butter. Transfer as many sticks as will fit in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. (If you couldn't fit all the bread sticks in the egg mixture, be sure to put them in once you start cooking.) Continue cooking in batches. Enjoy warm sprinkled with powdered sugar and dunked in maple syrup!
Notes
If your bread isn't dry, you can place sliced sticks on a baking sheet and bake in a 250 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping occasionally, until dried out. Cool it to room temperature before continuing with the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) | Sodium: 13mg (1%) | Potassium: 46mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 281IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 39mg (4%) | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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