Description
This Best Cinnamon Toast Ever recipe transforms simple bread into a warm, sweet, and buttery treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. The toast is coated generously with a cinnamon-sugar butter mixture, baked to perfection, and then broiled to achieve a caramelized, bubbling top layer. It’s quick and easy to make, delivering a comforting classic flavor everyone loves.
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
Bread
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare cinnamon butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the well-softened butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and evenly mixed. The butter should be very soft to easily blend all ingredients together.
- Spread the mixture on bread: Evenly spread the cinnamon butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Make sure to cover the entire surface up to the edges so the flavor is consistent across the toast.
- Bake the toast: Arrange the buttered bread slices on a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes to melt the butter and allow the sugar to start caramelizing slightly.
- Broil for finishing: Switch the oven to broil. Broil the toast slices until they turn a deep golden brown with the sugar bubbling and caramelizing—this usually takes a few minutes. Keep a close eye by leaving the oven door slightly cracked to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the toast from the oven, slice each piece in half if preferred, and serve warm to enjoy the best cinnamon toast ever.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft butter for easy mixing and even spreading.
- The broiling step is crucial for achieving the caramelized sugar topping; watch closely to prevent burning.
- White or wheat bread both work well depending on your preference.
- For extra flavor, try adding a little vanilla extract or a dash of nutmeg into the butter mixture.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor; toast can become soggy if left too long.
