Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Recipe
Delightful Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins made with cubed French bread soaked in a rich egg and milk mixture, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Base
- 1 loaf French bread or Brioche, cubed (approximately 10 cups)
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Cube the Bread: Cut the French bread into small 1-inch cubes and place them into a large mixing bowl, ensuring an even size for consistent baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Soak the Bread Cubes: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes in the large bowl. Gently toss to coat all pieces evenly and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid fully.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the soaked bread mixture into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down slightly to compact the bread gently for a denser muffin.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and are set in the center.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the muffins bake, melt the unsalted butter in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Coat Muffins: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes. Then, carefully dip the tops of each muffin into the melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the muffins warm. They are delicious on their own or drizzled with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Using brioche bread will create a richer and more tender muffin due to its higher fat content.
- If you prefer a softer texture, soak the bread cubes for a few extra minutes before baking.
- These muffins can be made a day ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave for a warm breakfast treat.
- Maple syrup or fresh fruit make excellent accompaniments for serving.
- Make sure to press the bread mixture firmly into the muffin tin to get nice, compact muffins.
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