Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 36 breadsticks

If the thought of fried bread covered in breadcrumbs seems strange, it's time to try these amazing French toast sticks, which boast a super-crispy crust. To ensure the French toast holds its shape better and is easier to eat, the bread is cut into wide sticks. Each stick is then dipped in a sweet custard made from eggs and cream and rolled in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and crushed breakfast cereal, which adds an even crispier crust. Ree Drummond suggests freezing the sticks before frying, so you can quickly bake them for breakfast anytime without defrosting.

Ingredients:

• 12 slices Texas toast, each cut into 3 strips
• 6 large eggs
• 0.5 cups low-fat cream (10%)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1.5 tbsp. panko breadcrumbs
• 1.5 cups sweet cornflakes and oat flakes (breakfast cereals), crushed
• 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
• Powdered sugar, for serving
• Warm pancake syrup, for serving
• Raspberries and blueberries, for serving

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Crack the eggs into a pie dish. Add the cream, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon. Beat lightly until smooth; set aside.
Step 2
• In a separate pie dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, crushed oats, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Using a fork, fold in the melted butter until the crumbs are slightly moist. Set aside.
Step 3
• Quickly dip the breadsticks one by one into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides. Then place them in the crumb dish and coat, turning, sprinkling, and pressing until the crumbs adhere completely. Place the breadsticks on a wire rack set on a baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes to set the surface.
Step 4
• Place the breadsticks in a zip-lock bag for freezer storage. I make small bags of 6-8 sticks each, but you can make larger batches if you prefer.
Step 5
• To bake frozen sticksPreheat oven to 220°C, place frozen sticks on a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown around the edges, 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with warm pancake syrup and fruit. Enjoy!

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