Classic Cinnamon Toast
A simple, nostalgic cinnamon toast recipe with a perfect balance of butter and cinnamon sugar, delivering a crispy, warm, and sweet breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sturdy white or whole wheat bread (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir well and set aside.
- Prepare the bread: Lay out 4 slices of bread. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each slice.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered side of each slice. Press lightly to help it stick.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until hot but not smoking.
- Toast the bread: Place the bread slices butter-side down in the skillet. Toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cinnamon sugar caramelizes.
- Flip and toast other side: Carefully flip each slice and toast the plain side for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and firm.
- Serve warm: Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning the cinnamon sugar. Press cinnamon sugar into buttered bread for even caramelization. Soften butter before spreading to prevent sogginess. Toast in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Reheat leftovers gently in toaster oven or skillet, avoid microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: cinnamon toast, easy breakfast, homemade cinnamon toast, quick snack, cinnamon sugar toast