Prepare the bread: Trim the crusts off the thick slices of white bread and cut each slice into 9 equal cubes.

Whisk the custard: In a bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Mix cinnamon-sugar: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.

Melt butter: Heat ½ tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Dip the bread cubes: Take half of your bread cubes, dip them into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off before placing them in the skillet.

Cook until golden: Fry the bread cubes for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden and crispy.

Coat in cinnamon-sugar: Toss the hot cubes directly in your cinnamon-sugar mix to coat them evenly.

Repeat the process: Cook the remaining bread cubes in the skillet, adding more butter as needed.

Serve warm: Plate the bites fresh from the skillet and serve them warm with a drizzle of maple syrup on the side.