Toast Recipe
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Ingredients
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Basic Toast
Optional Toppings
Method
Basic Toast
- 1
Prepare bread
Choose 2 slices of bread. If bread is refrigerated, allow to sit 5 minutes at room temperature for even toasting.
- 2
Heat toaster or pan
Set a pop-up toaster to medium (or preheat a skillet over medium heat).
- 3
- 4
Butter and season
Immediately after toasting, spread 1/2 tbs butter on each slice so it melts into the warm bread. Sprinkle a light pinch of salt (total about 1/4 tsp across both slices) to enhance flavor.
Optional Toppings
- 5
- 6
- 7
Cheese melt
Place a slice of cheese on the hot toast. If you want it melted, put the cheese-topped toast under a broiler or in a hot skillet for 30–60 seconds until softened and slightly bubbly.
- 8
Egg-topped toast
Cook one egg to your preference: for fried, heat 1 tsp butter in a small skillet over medium, crack egg in and cook until whites set and yolk reaches desired doneness (about 3–4 minutes for over-easy if flipped). For poached, bring a shallow pot of water to a gentle simmer with 1 tsp vinegar, create a gentle whirlpool and slip in the egg, cooking 3–4 minutes for a runny yolk. Place the egg on the buttered or avocado-covered toast and season with a little salt and pepper.