Description
Classic french toast muffin bites bring breakfast comfort to new heights with crispy edges and sweet, custardy centers. Maple-glazed and sprinkled with cinnamon, these mini treats offer you a delightful morning indulgence perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed bread (croissants, white, challah, or brioche)
- 5 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk (354 ml)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and thoroughly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Liquid Base: Whisk whole milk, granulated sugar, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Bread Integration: Fold cubed bread pieces into the liquid mixture, ensuring complete saturation and even coating of each bread cube.
- Filling and Streusel Creation: Distribute soaked bread mixture into muffin cups, filling one-third full, then prepare streusel by combining cold unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a food processor until crumbly.
- Topping and Baking: Generously scatter streusel over muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring for golden-brown color and slight puffing.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow muffin bites to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and serve warm, optionally garnishing with powdered sugar and maple syrup drizzle.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better absorption and texture, preferably challah or brioche for richer flavor.
- Milk Temperature Tip: Ensure milk is at room temperature to help eggs blend smoothly and create a more consistent mixture.
- Streusel Crumb Secret: Keep butter extremely cold when making streusel to achieve a perfect crumbly, crisp topping that doesn’t melt too quickly.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Don’t oversaturate bread cubes; drain excess liquid before placing in muffin cups to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg