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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

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Make these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins for a simple, sweet breakfast that tastes like classic French toast without the frying pan mess. They are soft inside and coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (for dipping bread cubes)
  • 1 large egg (for dipping bread cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for dipping bread cubes)
  • 2 cups cubed day-old bread (about 1 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar for the batter.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the batter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the custard dip.
  6. Quickly dip the bread cubes into the custard mixture, letting excess drip off. You want them coated but not soggy.
  7. Gently fold the soaked bread cubes into the muffin batter.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping.
  10. Brush the tops of the filled muffins with the 4 tablespoons of reserved melted butter.
  11. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the tops of the muffins.
  12. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  13. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra sweet finish, drizzle with a simple maple glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of maple syrup after cooling.
  • Using day-old bread helps the muffins achieve a better texture, similar to traditional French toast.
  • You can prepare the batter and topping ahead of time; store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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