Description
This recipe for the Best Cinnamon Toast offers a perfectly crispy and sweet breakfast treat with a buttery cinnamon sugar spread that creates a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. It’s quick and easy to prepare, using simple ingredients and a two-step oven baking and broiling technique to achieve a warm, crunchy toast topped with bubbling cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread (any variety, hearty wheat is excellent)
- 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on an ungreased, unlined broiler-safe baking sheet.
- Prepare Cinnamon Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened salted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with a fork until you achieve a smooth, uniform, and spreadable paste.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly divide the cinnamon butter mixture across the four bread slices, spreading completely from edge to edge to ensure every bite is flavorful without any uncoated corners.
- Bake the Toast: Place the baking sheet on the top or center rack of the oven, at least 5 inches from the broiler. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bread becomes lightly crispy but not browned.
- Broil to Finish: Switch your oven to the broil setting on high and broil the toast for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cinnamon sugar topping starts bubbling. Watch closely to prevent burning; remove immediately if edges start to darken too much.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the toast to cool slightly to set the topping. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use hearty wheat bread for a more robust texture and flavor.
- Keep a close eye during the broiling step as the toast can burn quickly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a vegan-friendly alternative.
- The toast is best enjoyed immediately while warm and crispy.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes baking + 2 minutes broiling
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
