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Sourdough Toast Recipe

Inspired by Ricci’s Place
Time20m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Sourdough & Base

Toppings (Simple — choose or combine)

Method

Sourdough & Base

1

Bring ingredients to room temperature

If butter is refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes so it’s soft enough to spread easily.

2

Preheat pan or toaster

Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium heat for 2 minutes or preheat your toaster. If using a skillet, add olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 30 seconds.

3

Toast bread

Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on one side of each sourdough slice. Place the bread butter-side-down in the hot skillet (or in the toaster). Toast until deeply golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side in a skillet (1–2 minutes per side in a high-powered toaster). While the second side toasts, lightly butter the top side with the remaining butter.

4

Season

Once both sides are toasted and crisp, remove from heat. Immediately sprinkle each slice with a light pinch of sea salt (split the 1 tsp between the two slices) to boost flavor.

Toppings (Simple — choose or combine)

5

Avocado mash

Halve and pit the avocado. Scoop flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork until slightly chunky. Stir in 1 tsp lemon juice, a pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust. Spread mashed avocado evenly over one or both toasted slices.

6

Tomato & cheese

If using goat or cream cheese, spread 1 tablespoon on a slice of toast. Top with halved cherry tomatoes (about 6 total split between slices). Drizzle tomatoes with a tiny pinch of olive oil (reserve from the base if needed), sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then scatter microgreens or arugula over the top.

7

Everything-style

For a quick flavor boost, spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter or 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on a slice and sprinkle about 1/2 tsp everything bagel seasoning and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (use less if sensitive to heat).

8

Add egg (optional)

If adding an egg, cook to preference: fry in a nonstick skillet with 1 tsp olive oil over medium for a sunny-side-up (about 3–4 minutes) or poach in simmering water with a dash of vinegar for 3 minutes for a runny yolk. Season egg with a pinch of salt and pepper, then place on top of the assembled toast.

9

Final finish

Finish assembled toasts with a small sprinkle of black pepper (split the remaining 1/8–1/4 tsp between slices) and a light scattering of microgreens or an extra pinch of everything seasoning if desired. Serve immediately while warm and crisp.