Description
This Best Cinnamon Toast Ever recipe features a delightful blend of softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon spread generously over slices of bread, then baked and broiled to achieve a perfectly golden, bubbling, and crispy cinnamon toast. It’s a simple yet irresistible treat perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, well softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Bread
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare butter mixture: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix together the well-softened unsalted butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined. The butter should be very soft to ensure the ingredients blend smoothly.
- Spread mixture on bread: Evenly spread the cinnamon butter mixture over one side of each of the four slices of bread. Be sure to cover the entire surface up to the edges to get that full cinnamon toast flavor.
- Bake the bread: Place the coated bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes to allow the butter and sugar to melt and soak into the bread.
- Broil to finish: After baking, switch your oven to broil. Broil the toast until the surface is a deep golden brown and the sugar starts bubbling. Keep a close eye on it with the oven door slightly open to prevent burning. This usually takes a couple of minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, optionally slice the toast halves, and serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use fresh bread for optimal results; slightly stale bread can also work but may not be as soft inside.
- Watch the toast closely when broiling to avoid burning because sugar can quickly go from bubbly to burnt.
- You can adjust the cinnamon amount depending on your preference for a milder or stronger cinnamon flavor.
- For a richer flavor, you can use browned butter instead of plain softened butter.
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a cup of coffee for a perfect breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
