French Toast Sticks! | Makin' It! | Brad Leone

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while day-old bread reduces waste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is natural and adds sweetness.

Cube the bread into pieces.

Toast the cubed bread in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes to dry it out.

In a bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups whole milk.

Line a 9x13 pan with parchment and grease it with olive oil.

Place the toasted bread in an even layer in the pan.

Pour the custard mixture over the bread and let it soak for 45 minutes, occasionally pressing down to ensure saturation.

Bake the soaked bread at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until set but not golden.

Let the baked custard cool, then slice it into batons.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add butter.

Pan-sear the batons on two sides until golden brown.

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