Toast Recipe

Choose 2 slices of bread. Thicker slices (about 3/4 inch) give a heartier toast; thinner slices crisp more quickly.

Preheat your toaster, toaster oven, or skillet. For a toaster or toaster oven, set to medium-high (about 3–4/6). For a skillet, heat over medium.

Toasting in a toaster or toaster oven

Place the bread in the toaster and toast until golden and crisp, usually 2–4 minutes depending on your appliance and bread thickness. Remove carefully.

Toasting in a skillet (stovetop)

Spread 1/2 tbs of the butter or brush 1/2 tbs oil on one side of each slice. Place slices buttered-side down in the hot dry skillet. Cook 1.5–2.5 minutes until golden, then flip and toast the other side for 1–2 minutes. If you prefer, toast both sides dry and butter after.

Immediately after toasting, spread the remaining butter (or brush remaining oil) on the hot toast so it melts and soaks in slightly. Season with a light sprinkle of salt and a grind of black pepper.

Avocado Toast

If using avocado, mash 1/2 cup ripe avocado with 1/2 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly over the hot buttered toast. Sprinkle red pepper flakes (optional) and chopped fresh herbs.

Tomato and Cheese

Spread 2 tbs soft cheese on the toast, top with thin tomato slices, a pinch of salt and pepper, and drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Jam or Nut Butter

Spread 2 tsp jam or 2 tsp peanut/other nut butter across the toast. For nut butter, you can also top with a drizzle of honey (1 tsp) and a pinch of flaky salt.

Egg on Toast

Cook 1 egg to your preference: fry in 1 tsp butter for 2–3 minutes for sunny-side-up, or poach for 3 minutes for a runny yolk. Place the cooked egg on top of the toast. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped chives or herbs.

Combine toppings as desired (for example, mashed avocado + poached egg, or cream cheese + tomato). Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, lemon juice, or hot flakes.