French Toast Muffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Muffin Base
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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4 cups cubed bread (a day old), 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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4 large eggs
→ Cinnamon Sugar Crust
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Chop up your day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and put them in a big bowl for later.
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Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Add the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir it all up until it’s smooth and combined.
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Pour the custard over your bread cubes and gently mix so everything’s coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to soak up the mixture.
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Turn the oven to 350°F (175°C). While that heats, grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with wrappers.
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Spoon the soaked bread mixture into the muffin tray, spreading it evenly across all the cups. Lightly press each portion down so it’s compact.
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Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small dish. Brush melted butter over each muffin, then sprinkle on the cinnamon-sugar topping generously.
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Slide the muffins into the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes. They’re done when they’ve turned golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Give them a few minutes to cool in the pan. Then, move them to a rack and enjoy warm or later with some maple syrup.
# Notes:
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Want to save time? Prep the custard and soak the bread overnight.
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Add extra spices like cardamom or nutmeg for a fun twist.
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Top them off with powdered sugar or whipped cream to make them even fancier.