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Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins

A stack of three golden brown french toast muffins coated in cinnamon sugar, with the top one broken open showing the fluffy interior.
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Make these Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins for a portable, comforting breakfast. They combine the flavor of classic French toast with the ease of a muffin, perfect for busy mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1 teaspoon for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah recommended)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well or use paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, buttermilk, egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the cubed bread pieces until they are coated with the batter.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Dip each piece of bread/batter mixture lightly into the 1/4 cup of reserved melted butter, allowing excess to drip off.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Sprinkle the tops generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use day-old bread for the best texture; fresh bread can become too soggy.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to one month. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.

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