Sourdough French Toast Sticks With Orange Honey Butter Dip by @itsbrittwiliams. A dynamic duo that’s sure to impress for a weekend brunch. Or meal prep and enjoy them any day of the week! Sourdough French Toast Sticks Makes 12-14 sticks Ingredients Orange Honey Butter: ¼ cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons honey ½ tablespoon orange juice Pinch of salt (optional) Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener or granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons cinnamon French Toast Sticks: 4 slices thick-cut sourdough or brioche bread, preferably stale 2 large eggs ½ cup milk of choice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon orange zest (optional) ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for cooking Preparation 1. Make the orange honey butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then pour into a small bowl. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then stir in the honey until well combined. Add the orange juice and salt; mix until incorporated. Set aside. 2. Make the cinnamon sugar coating: On a large plate, stir together the monk fruit sweetener and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside. 3. Make the French toast sticks: Cut the crust off the bread, then slice into 1½-inch-thick sticks. Set aside 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt until airy. 5. Dip the bread, 1-2 sticks at a time, in the egg mixture for 4-5 seconds total. Allow excess egg mixture to drip off, then place on a plate. 6. Melt the butter in a large pan or grill over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, cook the coated bread sticks in the hot butter for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use tongs to quickly roll the French toast sticks in the cinnamon sugar until coated on all sides. 7. Serve hot with the orange honey butter for dipping, and enjoy! Note: Use stale bread that’s cut thick. It will soak up the egg mixture without becoming soggy. I simply leave fresh bread out overnight, loosely wrapped in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Today I’m making one of my daughter’s favorite breakfasts this one really brings me back to Childhood French toast sticks I start by cutting the crust off four slices of sourdough then slice the bread into sticks I save the crust to make breadcrumbs or a french toast bake
Later in the week next I whisk eggs with milk vanilla salt and cinnamon until it’s nice and Airy and I add a Sprinkle of orange zest this really brightens up the French toast and pairs perfectly with the dip I’m going to make I quickly coat the bread in the egg mixture on
Both sides for just a few seconds to avoid soggy French toast over medium heat I generously butter a grill or pan and cook the French toast sticks for a couple minutes on each side while these are cooking I quickly make a cinnamon sugar coating by mixing together monk
Fruit sweetener and cinnamon you can just use sugar but this is a sugar-free option that still tastes great once the sticks are golden brown I immediately coat them in the cinnamon sugar while they’re warm adding these to her plate and for dipping I’m making an orange
Honey butter dip this is so easy to make I mix together melted butter and honey then add a splash of orange juice and mix until you have this creamy delicious dip you can also make this dip with maple syrup instead of honey if you prefer finishing this breakfast with
Raspberries the rest of the orange I used for zest and Juice earlier and sliced strawberries these French toast sticks make a delicious weekend brunch or meal prep breakfast any day of the week