Description
Brown Sugar Toast is a simple yet indulgent breakfast or snack recipe featuring soft Japanese milk bread toasted to golden perfection with a luscious spread of creamy salted butter blended with dark brown sugar. This twist on classic toast offers a caramelized, sweet crust with a tender, buttery interior, perfect for a quick comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 slice shokupan (Japanese milk bread) – alternatively Texas toast or brioche
Instructions
- Make the Butter and Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened salted butter and dark brown sugar, mixing until creamy and well blended.
- Prepare the Bread: Spread half of the butter and sugar mixture evenly over one side of the bread slice. Place the bread in a nonstick skillet with the buttered side down. Then, spread the remaining mixture evenly on the top side of the bread.
- Cook the First Side: Turn the stove heat to medium and cook the bread for about 3 minutes or until the bottom side becomes dark brown and caramelized. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
- Cook the Second Side: Flip the bread carefully and cook for another 3 minutes to caramelize the other side equally.
- Cool and Crisp: Transfer the brown sugar toast to a wire rack and allow it to cool slightly. This resting lets the toast crisp up even more for the perfect texture.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easy mixing and even spreading.
- Monitor the heat closely to prevent burning the sugar and butter.
- Letting the toast rest on a wire rack ensures it stays crispy without becoming soggy.
- For variations, try using different types of bread like brioche or Texas toast for a richer flavor.
