Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

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1. 1

   Cut before soaking

   Cut each slice into three batons first. Soaking whole slices and cutting after gives you soggy, collapsing sticks.

2. 2

   Use stale bread

   Day-old bread holds its shape. Fresh bread turns to mush in the custard.

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   If the bread is fresh, dry the batons in a 300°F oven for 6 minutes first.

3. 3

   Soak briefly

   Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Roll each baton through for about 10 seconds — much less than a full slice needs.

4. 4

   Fry on all sides

   Cook in butter over medium heat, turning to brown all four sides, about 6 minutes total.

5. 5

   Roll in cinnamon sugar

   Toss the hot sticks in the combined sugar and cinnamon straight out of the pan, so it sticks.

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