Description
Warm, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside slices of bread coated with cinnamon-sugar, reminiscent of churros, making for a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- Powdered sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs into a bowl and combine with milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Coat each slice of bread in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Melt half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Cook the soaked bread for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Coat the cooked slices in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the egg mixture the night before. Use stale bread for better absorption. Customize with toppings like fresh fruit or chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg