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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with Lemon Zest

Delicious and easy-to-make French toast muffins with a hint of lemon zest and a cinnamon sugar topping.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 cups cubed French bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add cubed French bread to the egg mixture and gently stir until all bread is coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down slightly.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. While muffins bake, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Remove muffins from oven, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog