Mini Toast Cubes Cinnamon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup milk
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Just a pinch of salt
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3 tablespoons butter (split in half)
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1/4 cup sugar (white)
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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4 thick slices of white bread, preferably slightly stale (1 inch thick each)
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2 large eggs, or 3 small ones if that's all you have
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Maple syrup on the side (a must-have!)
# Instructions:
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Slice away the crust from each bread slice, then cut them into 9 square chunks. Picture tiny bite-sized goodies!
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In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and that little pinch of salt. Whisk until the whole thing looks smooth.
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Stir cinnamon and sugar together in a shallow bowl. Think of this as your sugar-doughnut magic layer!
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Add about half the butter (1 1/2 tablespoons) to a pan over medium heat. Let it melt, but don't wait too long so it doesn't burn.
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Dunk half of your bread pieces into the egg bowl quickly. Wipe off extra liquid with your hands, then toss them into the hot pan. Stir and flip with a wooden spoon till they're crispy golden all around—2 to 3 minutes tops.
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Right after they leave the hot pan, toss the bread cubes straight into that cinnamon sugar coating. Shake them up and place them on a serving dish.
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Repeat with the last half of your butter and bread chunks, finishing up the cooking and sweetening just like you did for the first set.
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Serve these guys right away while they're still nice and toasty. A little maple syrup on the side is the cherry on top—watch them vanish quickly!
# Notes:
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Slightly stale bread is perfect since it doesn't soak up too much of the liquid, keeping the centers from turning soggy while holding its shape.
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This makes enough for 3 people who eat a regular amount, 4 light eaters, or 2 people who can't stop munching on these doughnut-like treasures!
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Swap in breads like sourdough or baguettes if you like, though grain-free bread tends to work better for this dish.