If you’ve ever wished you could take the warm, comforting flavor of homemade French toast and merge it with the soft, flaky texture of a biscuit, then these Fluffy French Toast Biscuits are the dream breakfast you didn’t know you needed. This recipe transforms classic biscuit dough into a sweet, custard-soaked masterpiece, blending cinnamon, vanilla, butter, and syrup into every bite. It’s the perfect twist for anyone who loves the best French toast recipe, sweet breakfast ideas, or creative breakfast inspo that feels both nostalgic and new.
These biscuits bake up tall, soft, and tender—then get dipped (or brushed) in a warm French toast custard, making them golden, aromatic, and absolutely irresistible. Think of it as the perfect mix between a brioche French toast casserole, Southern-style biscuits, and a touch of breakfast magic. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven, with fruit, or drenched in maple syrup, these biscuits shine at breakfast, brunch, and even breakfast for dinner.
Fluffy French Toast Biscuits
Ingredients
- For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
- ¾ cup cold milk or cream
- For the French Toast Custard:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 –2 tbsp sugar optional
- For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the Butter
- Add cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to rub it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk
- Pour in the cold milk or cream. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Shape the Dough
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Fold it over itself 3–4 times to create layers.
- Cut Biscuits
- Pat dough into a 1-inch thick round. Cut biscuits using a round cutter and place them touching on the baking sheet.
- Bake
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until tall and lightly golden.
- Prepare Custard
- While biscuits bake, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Dip or Brush Biscuits
- When biscuits finish baking, dip each biscuit quickly into the custard (or brush generously on top).
- Return to Oven
- Return dipped biscuits to the oven for 3–5 minutes so the custard sets.
- Serve Warm
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit.
Notes
Why Make Fluffy French Toast Biscuits?
There are countless breakfast ideas out there, but this recipe stands out for good reason:
Best of both worlds – You get the richness of French toast with the fluff of homemade biscuits.
Beginner-friendly – Easy for anyone who loves cooking simple but impressive dishes.
Perfect for meal prep – Similar to a French toast casserole overnight, these biscuits can be made ahead and reheated.
Customizable – Add fruit, nuts, chocolate, or flavor variations.
Crowd-pleasing – Ideal for brunch gatherings, holidays, parties, or lazy weekend mornings.
With the familiar flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and maple paired with buttery biscuit layers, these biscuits have that cozy feel that people adore in traditional french toast casserole—but in a handheld version.
Ingredients
These simple ingredients come together to create fluffy, bakery-style biscuits with a delicious French toast twist:
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Sugar
Butter (cold for the biscuits, melted for the custard)
Eggs
Milk or cream
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Salt
Maple syrup for serving
Optional add-ins include blueberries, strawberries, nutmeg, brown sugar, or powdered sugar.
How to Make Fluffy French Toast Biscuits
This recipe comes together in two parts: biscuit-making and French toast soaking.
1. Make the Biscuit Dough
Start by combining flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in ice-cold butter until the dough resembles coarse crumbs. Cold butter is key to achieving ultra-fluffy, layered biscuits. Add milk or cream just until the dough forms.
2. Shape and Bake
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, fold it a few times to build layers, then cut into thick biscuit rounds. Arrange them close together on a baking sheet so they rise tall and soft. Bake until lightly golden and fully cooked through.
3. Prepare the French Toast Custard
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and melted butter together to create the warm, aromatic custard that gives French toast its signature taste.
4. Coat the Biscuits
Once the biscuits are done, gently brush or dip them in the custard. Return them to the oven briefly to let the custard soak and set, creating an outer golden layer. The biscuits remain fluffy inside while achieving the flavor of classic French toast on the outside.
5. Add Toppings
Finish with maple syrup, powdered sugar, berries, or whipped cream for an irresistible sweet breakfast treat.
How to Serve
These biscuits are incredibly versatile and pair well with nearly any breakfast spread. Serve them:
With fresh berries and syrup
Alongside bacon or sausage
With scrambled eggs to balance sweetness
As a sweet addition to brunch boards
With whipped cream for dessert-style breakfast
As a fun alternative to traditional homemade French toast
Their light sweetness also makes them excellent for breakfast for dinner nights.
Tips for Fluffy French Toast Biscuits
For soft, tall, perfectly flavored biscuits, keep these tips in mind:
Use very cold butter for best layers.
Do not overmix the dough—it makes biscuits tough.
Fold the dough 3–4 times to create flakiness.
Use whole milk or cream for a richer French toast flavor.
Let biscuits touch on the baking sheet so they rise upward instead of spreading.
Most important: Don’t let the custard soak too long—quick dipping keeps biscuits fluffy, not soggy.
These tricks guarantee bakery-quality biscuits with that unmistakable French toast aroma.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead?
Yes. Make and bake the biscuits a day ahead, then dip in custard the next morning before reheating.
Can I make them into a casserole?
Absolutely—arrange unsoaked biscuits in a dish, pour custard over them, and bake like a brioche French toast casserole.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze baked biscuits, then thaw and dip in custard before reheating.
Can I use different spices?
Nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or cardamom add beautiful warmth.
Do kids like this recipe?
They love it—it’s mildly sweet, soft, and fun to eat.
Final Thoughts
These Fluffy French Toast Biscuits combine everything people love about warm, nostalgic French toast with the irresistible fluff of homemade biscuits. Whether you’re looking for breakfast inspo, preparing a weekend brunch, or wanting sweet breakfast ideas that feel special without too much work, this recipe delivers comfort, flavor, and a delightful twist on a breakfast classic. Serve them hot with syrup and toppings, and they’ll quickly earn a permanent place in your breakfast rotation.
