1. Put eggs in a shallow dish and beat.
2. Mix in milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and cinnamon.
3. Heat a griddle to medium heat and grease.
4. Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture just before cooking.
5. Cook on each side until golden brown.
6. Serve with syrup or powdered sugar and butter. Makes 10-12 slices.

Easy Variation: French Toast Sticks

After cooking french toast, cut each piece into 4 strips. Kids love to dip these in syrup.

French Toast Sticks In The Oven

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F–400°F (350°F is commonly used to prevent burning). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and grease generously with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cut the Bread: Slice 6-8 pieces of thick-cut bread into 3 or 4 sticks each.
3. Dip and Coat: Briefly dip each stick into the mixture, shaking off excess to avoid sogginess.
4. Bake: Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10-15 minutes (total 20-30 mins) until golden brown.
5. Optional Topping: While still hot, brush with melted butter and roll in a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.