Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKendall's BrasserieSourdough Toast Recipe

Sourdough Toast Recipe

Time25m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Sourdough Toast

Method

Sourdough Toast

  1. 1

    Prepare bread

    Bring sourdough slices to room temperature for 10–15 minutes if refrigerated. Pat lightly with a paper towel if the crust is wet.

  2. 2

    Heat pan or grill

    Place a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Alternatively, preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high.

  3. 3

    Toast bread

    Brush one side of each slice with a thin layer of melted butter (about 1/2 tbs per slice). Place buttered side down in the hot pan. Toast until deep golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes. While toasting, brush the top side with the remaining butter and flip; toast the second side 1–2 minutes until crisp but still slightly chewy in the center. Work in batches if needed so the pan is not crowded.

  4. 4

    Finish seasoning

    Transfer toasted slices to a plate. Sprinkle each slice lightly with sea salt (about 1/4 tsp per 2 slices) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Optional Toppings / Accompaniments

  1. 5

    Avocado smash

    Scoop the avocado into a bowl, add the juice of half a lemon, a pinch of sea salt and a grind of black pepper, and mash with a fork until slightly chunky. Spread about 1/4–1/2 avocado per slice on warm toast.

  2. 6

    Goat cheese & honey

    Spread 1 tbs soft goat cheese or ricotta on a slice of warm toast, drizzle with 1/4 tsp honey and finish with a few microgreens or a light sprinkle of lemon zest.

  3. 7

    Tomato and pepper flakes

    Toss halved cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt, 1/2 tbs olive oil and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes. Spoon tomatoes onto toast and top with additional microgreens or basil if available.

  4. 8

    Soft-boiled egg

    To make soft-boiled eggs: bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil, reduce to a simmer and carefully add cold eggs. Cook 6 minutes for jammy yolks. Transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes, peel, halve and place on toast. Season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.

  5. 9

    Assembly suggestions

    Combine elements as desired: (1) Avocado smash + soft-boiled egg + red pepper flakes; (2) Goat cheese + honey + lemon zest + microgreens; (3) Tomatoes + olive oil + black pepper + optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately while toast is warm.

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