Cinnamon Bread French Toast Recipe
Now, this is a recipe to remember. This cinnamon bread French toast recipe is so simple yet so very tasty and a delicious way to start the day.
French toast with cinnamon and maple syrup
Whereas my easy eggy bread recipe is a savoury snack, this recipe is a sweet alternative using similar methods and just with a little tweak in the preparation.
Serve the bread with some maple syrup and fresh fruit or berries to make it really special. This is a nice alternative to pancakes for breakfast.
Sourdough cinnamon bread
Why French Toast?
Well, the basis of this snack is a sort of French Toast, which is bread soaked in egg and milk and cooked in the pan. This is just a sweet version where we add some cinnamon to the egg mix and sprinkle with cinnamon and caster sugar when ready.
Cinnamon Bread French Toast
Sweet or savoury?
This is the question. I must say in the morning if eating something warm I prefer a savoury start like bacon and eggs, so I prefer my eggy bread recipe.
However, I must say that my kids do prefer a sweeter start to the day and certainly this one gets a double thumbs up! So if you have a sweet tooth you will definitely like this one!
What is the best bread to use for French Toast?
Well, this is a difficult one to answer. The French would probably say use brioche bread, to make a cinnamon brioche French toast. But you can also make French baguette French toast!
Personally, I do not think it matters too much.
Here I show some pictures of some I made with some homemade sourdough bread and others with just a normal pre-cut white bread from Aldi.
Sourdough Cinnamon Bread French Toast
As with eggy bread, it is also a good way to use up stale bread without having to waste it.
How long to soak the bread?
Some people like to soak the bread for a longer period of time, but I find a quick soak is just as effective as long as your bread absorbs the egg mixture. After all, you do not want a soggy bit of bread to toast.
It does depend a little bit on the bread though I think. I did let the sourdough bread soak a little longer.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. Please let me know how you made it better!
How to make Cinnamon Bread French Toast
Cinnamon Bread French Toast
This easy Cinnamon Bread French Toast recipe is a great way to start your day. Simple to make and super yummy. Serve with some maple syrup and fresh berries
Ingredients
- 3 slices white bread
- 2 Eggs
- A splash of milk
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter
Instructions
- Break the eggs into a bowl and add the milk and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. Mix with a fork.
- Then soak the bread, slice by slice in the mixture on both sides until the mixture has been absorbed.
- Melt butter in a flat frying pan and add the bread slices to the pan, browning both sides, being careful not to burn the bread.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon and the caster sugar.
- Remove the toast from the pan and put on a plate. Sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top.
Notes
Serve up warm with some fresh fruits or berries and even a spoonful of whipped cream if you are feeling decadent.