I figure I am now good to sing the wrong lyrics to Single Ladies for the rest of my born days now.
Ingredients Directions
French Toast Muffins, adapted a little from Recipezaar
French Toast Muffins
June 17, 2010 By 25 Comments
French toast is my secret weapon when it comes to teenagers. No matter how embarrassing I manage to be as a mom (yes! as a matter of fact I DO have Single Ladies on my Ipod, and I am going to sing it. Loudly. And yes, I realize I might have gotten the lyrics wrong, but I like singing it anyway, even if your friends areover.)…even if I am that mortifying, I still can redeem myself by making my famous french toast.And honestly, it’s not that famous. It’s the garden variety dunk some bread in beaten egg, fry it up in butter and serve it with cinnamon sugar and maple syrup version, but hey, apparently it just tastes that much better when Mama makes it, and I’ll take it. She adores it, and I adore her, so it’s all good.Anyway, when I ran across this recipe for french toast muffins I knew I was on to something really, truly great. See those little chunks up on the top of each muffin?
They are pieces of cinnamon bread that have been soaked in the egg batter and then plunked on the top of the muffin batter, so they cook up as little heavenly pieces of actual french toast right on top of your french toast flavored muffin.Let’s take a closer look.
French Toast Topping
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
6 slices cinnamon bread, crusts trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon maple extract
2 cups flour
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1. Heat oven to 375°F
2. Combine all French toast topping ingredients in medium bowl and set aside.
3. Combine 1 cup milk, melted butter, 1 egg and maple flavoring in another medium bowl.
4. Combine all remaining muffin ingredients in large bowl. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture just until mixed.
5. Spoon batter into greased 12-cup muffin pan. Spoon French toast topping evenly over batter; press down slightly.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Immediately brush muffins with maple-flavored syrup.
8. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Sprinkle over glazed muffins. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm.
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wow che buoni!!!!complimenti!!!ciao!
I have NEVER seen a recipe like this! And a gorgeous photo too. French toast cube topping. . . my my. . . I have to try it.
I have a feeling I'm gonna take pleasure in embarrassing my little one when he grows up
but he'll have to keep loving me .. especially when I satisfy his sweet tooth with these muffins!
These look delicious! I want to go make them now…think work would notice I was gone?
Oh my! These look too good! Teenagers are funny. Goes by much too quickly….
What a great idea. They look great! I'll have to give them a try.
Yum! Definitely saved this recipe to try as soon as I can!
These look great!! I love french toast!! What a great way to make it portable!!
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Oh my goodness goshness these sounds completely right up my alley. They're getting made as soon as I can get my hands on some cinnamon bread!
good lord this is brilliant! and works perfectly for me as i'm currently obsessed with all things french toast.
Genius! Love this!
this is the cutest version of french toast I've ever seen!
Thanks all! I may never make standard french toast again!! (hope Emma isn't reading this…)
These are beyond a perfect idea of something to whip up for my husband to take off to work with him as he dashes out the front door!
Where can I find maple extract? I have looked in Wegmans and Acme and they do not have it. Can I use vanilla if I do not find maple?
I picked up mine at the A&P, but in a pinch you can definitely use vanilla. And of course there is always Amazon, here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/JR-Mushrooms-Specialties-Maple-Extract/dp/B0002PHEDO
Thanks again Kate! A&P must be a store in the south. Oh yeah love that I can post questions with out having to register.
I made these this morning, they are wonderful and my whole family enjoyed them. I posted a pretty pic of them http://thefoodloop.blogspot.com/ and a short review.
I have never really thought of this one. Nicely done and what a very great idea.
Made these for a brunch potluck at work and everyone loved them. Now I have to make a batch for my family since my husband was so mad he couldn't have one the first time
My 14 yr old daughters LOVED these!!! Great after school snack, or anytime!!!!!
This looks like it would be great for on-the-go kids racing for school and me racing around the house, tossing them to them as they sprint for the door. Thanks for the post.
These look awesome!
How many calories are in them?
Thanks Melissa. On the calories, I wish I could tell you but I have absolutely no idea. I don’t think they are dietetic in any way though, so I only make ‘em every once in a while. Which makes them even MORE delicious when I do!