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Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

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Bake classic French toast flavor into convenient, soft muffins with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cubed day-old bread (about 2 slices)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  5. Fold the cubed bread pieces into the batter.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to create the topping mixture.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping generously over the top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using slightly stale or day-old bread helps the cubes absorb the custard mixture better, mimicking true French toast texture.
  • You can substitute regular milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangier flavor.
  • For a bakery-style dome, fill the muffin cups nearly full before adding the topping.

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