Description
This recipe for the Best Cinnamon Toast Ever delivers a wonderfully sweet and crispy breakfast or snack with a perfectly balanced cinnamon sugar butter spread. Baked and then broiled to golden perfection, this cinnamon toast is quick to make yet irresistibly delicious, ideal for a comforting start to your day or a cozy treat any time.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Butter Spread
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, well softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Toast
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Spread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix together the softened unsalted butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined, ensuring the butter is soft enough to blend the ingredients thoroughly.
- Apply Cinnamon Mixture: Spread the cinnamon sugar butter evenly over one side of each slice of bread, covering the entire surface up to the edges. Though it may seem like a generous amount, it gives the toast its signature rich flavor.
- Bake the Toast: Arrange the prepared bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. This allows the butter to melt and the sugar to begin caramelizing.
- Broil to Finish: Switch your oven to broil. Broil the toast slices closely monitoring them until they turn a deep golden brown and the sugar bubbles, which creates a crisp, caramelized topping. Keep the oven door slightly cracked and stand nearby to prevent burning, as broiling can be fast.
- Serve: Remove the toast from the oven, optionally slice each piece in half, and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use soft unsalted butter for easy mixing and spreading.
- Choose your favorite bread type; white or whole wheat work best for this recipe.
- Broiling times can vary by oven, so watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness and flavor.
