Sliced Bread Topped with Cinnamon Sugar

5 servings Prep: 5 m Cook: 3 m Total: 8 m Beginner
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Sliced Bread Topped with Cinnamon Sugar
A simple recipe that packs in the memories. I can still remember the smell making these for my children right before school or as an afternoon snack—buttered bread with cinnamon and sugar, toasted under the broiler until golden and fragrant.

Ingredients

5 servings
  • Sliced bread
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Butter for spreading

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler with the oven door open.
  2. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  3. Lightly butter each slice of bread on one side.
  4. Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture generously over the buttered side.
  5. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and position under the broiler.
  6. Watch carefully and remove as soon as the bread edges turn golden brown and the sugar begins to bubble, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Let cool for 1 minute before serving (the sugar will be very hot).

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why did my sugar burn before the bread toasted?

A: The broiler is very hot and the sugar caramelizes quickly. Keep the oven door open and watch constantly—it only takes 2-3 minutes. Position the rack a bit further from the broiler element if you're having trouble.

Q: Can I make these in a regular toaster?

A: Not recommended. The butter and sugar mixture can drip into the toaster and create a fire hazard. The broiler method gives you better control and more even caramelization.

Tips and Techniques

Make sure to let the toast cool for a minute before eating—that melted sugar gets incredibly hot and can burn your mouth. For extra richness, use real butter instead of margarine.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • white bread: whole wheat bread or Texas toast
  • butter: margarine or vegan butter

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Small bowl for mixing cinnamon sugar
  • Oven with broiler

Historical Context

Before toaster ovens became common, broiler toast was the standard way to make cinnamon toast in Southern homes. The high heat caramelizes the sugar beautifully, creating a crispy, sweet topping that modern toasters can’t quite replicate.