Ingredients
– 4 thick slices of slightly stale white bread (about 1 inch or 2.5 cm thick)
– 2 large eggs (or 3 small eggs)
– 1/4 cup milk
– Pinch of salt
– 1/4 cup white sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
– 3 tablespoons butter, divided
– Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients and prepare the bread by slicing it into bite-sized cubes.
2-Whisk the eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl for the batter.
3-Mix 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder in a shallow bowl.
4-Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the 3 tablespoons butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat, making sure it doesn’t brown.
5-Quickly dip half the bread cubes into the egg mixture, shake off excess, and add to the pan.
6-Sauté the cubes, turning them continually with a wooden spoon until evenly browned on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes.
7-Remove the cubes and toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well-coated.
8-Repeat with the remaining bread cubes.
9-Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping, and enjoy the prep time of 8 minutes, cook time of 7 minutes, for a total of 15 minutes.
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🍞 Use slightly stale bread to maintain cube shape and avoid excess egg absorption.
🔪 A block loaf is best for thick slices; pre-sliced bread may be too thin.
🔥 Reheat leftovers in a hot oven or air fryer to restore crispness if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 109 grams
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 18.9g
- Sodium: 352mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7g
- Carbohydrates: 30.1g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 6.8g
- Cholesterol: 156mg