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Crispy French Toast Sticks with Raspberry Dip

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Golden, crispy French toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a fresh raspberry dip. This easy homemade brunch recipe is perfect for sharing and guaranteed to impress with its crunchy texture and sweet-tart flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick sliced bread (brioche, Texas toast, or sturdy white bread, about 10 oz)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional, for creamy dip)

Instructions

  1. Slice bread into sticks about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long. If bread is fresh, let air-dry for 20-30 minutes or toast lightly in a 300°F oven for 5-8 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Pour custard into a shallow dish. Dip each bread stick into the custard, coating all sides. Let excess drip off.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dipped bread sticks in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining sticks, adding more butter as needed.
  5. Transfer cooked sticks to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain.
  6. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl. While sticks are still warm, roll them gently in the cinnamon sugar to coat all sides.
  7. For the raspberry dip: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring and mashing berries, for 2-3 minutes until thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. For a creamy dip, whisk in Greek yogurt. For a smooth dip, push through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional).
  9. Arrange French toast sticks on a platter with raspberry dip. Serve immediately while warm and crunchy.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best results. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute with GF bread and plant-based milk/butter. Keep finished sticks warm in a low oven on a wire rack for a crowd. Raspberry dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Air-fry sticks for a healthier option.

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