Kid-Made Recipe: Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Baked French Toast

Knife skills: children mostly don’t have ’em, so when trimming crusts or generally cutting, keep a close eye on thumb placement, stability, and cutting motion. And be sure to use the right knife for the job; here, a serrated bread knife is best.

Cracking eggs is a skill that takes time. Since this recipe is basically bread soaked in milky sweet scrambled eggs, it’s a great one to learn on.

Be warned: when it comes to powdered sugar sprinkling, kids are maximalists. Your French toast may be completely white by the time they’re done, but they’ll have an excellent time doing it.

Much of the secret to cooking well lies in confidence and practice, so create low-stress opportunities for your child to explore and learn.

butter for greasing pan

medium loaf stale bread (pick up a plain bakery loaf with a doughy, dense interior or use challah)

eggs

heaping tablespoons brown sugar

ground cinnamon, plus more for topping

sea salt

whole milk, plus 1/4 cup as needed

vanilla extract

confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)