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Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins

Four golden french toast muffins heavily coated in sparkling cinnamon sugar, illuminated by sunlight.
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Create these Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins for a convenient, delicious breakfast. They offer the familiar flavor of classic French toast in a portable, easy-to-make muffin format, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah recommended)
  • 1/4 cup milk (for soaking)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar for the batter.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the cubed bread. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the bread to absorb some liquid.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the top of each muffin cup.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale or day-old bread for the best texture; it absorbs the custard better without becoming too soggy.
  • For a make-ahead option, you can assemble the batter and bread cubes, store them covered in the refrigerator overnight, and then top with cinnamon sugar and bake in the morning.
  • Serve these grab and go breakfast treats warm with a side of maple syrup for dipping.

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