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How to Make Cinnamon Toast

Have you ever made cinnamon toast before? If you haven’t, read this post and you’ll be sure to know.  This recipe came from RecipeBoy Brooks’ grandma who took care of him often when he was little. She taught him how to make the best cinnamon toast ever.  I used to eat the same cinnamon toast when I was a kid!

stack of several pieces of grandma's cinnamon toast

You only need 4 ingredients to make the best cinnamon toast. Brooks recommends using King’s Sweet Hawaiian Bread. But you can certainly use any kind of bread for making cinnamon toast.

This recipe was originally posted by RecipeBoy Brooks in 2011. I’m updating the post today with new photographs.

ingredients displayed for making grandma's cinnamon toast

Ingredients needed:

  • bread
  • salted butter
  • white sugar
  • ground cinnamon

four photos showing how to make cinnamon toast on baking sheet

How to make Grandma’s Cinnamon Toast:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the bread on a cookie sheet and put it under the broiler. Toast it on one side until golden brown (just a couple of minutes).
 
Remove the bread from the oven and turn it over. Spread each slice of bread with butter. Be generous with the butter, but don’t over-do it. Sprinkle each slice of bread with a tablespoon of sugar. Then give each slice a good sprinkle of cinnamon.

cinnamon toast on a baking sheet

Return the bread to the oven and broil until bubbly and golden brown on the edges (3 to 5 minutes). Take it out of the oven and set it on the stove to cool.

spatula picking up piece of cinnamon toast

Put the toast on a a small plate and it’s ready to serve!

hand holding piece of cinnamon toast with bite taken out of it

 

Take a big bite!  The cinnamon toast tastes great and I think that this is the perfect recipe for a special breakfast.  (Thanks Grandma!) Now you know how to make cinnamon toast (grandma-style!) Enjoy!!

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stack of several pieces of grandma's cinnamon toast

How to Make Cinnamon Toast

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Cinnamon toast just like Grandma makes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven's broiler.
  • Place the bread on a cookie sheet and put it under the broiler. Toast it on one side until golden brown (just a couple of minutes).
  • Remove the bread from the oven and turn it over. Spread each slice of bread with butter. Sprinkle each slice of bread with a tablespoon of sugar. Then give each slice a good dose of cinnamon.
  • Return the bread to the oven and broil until bubbly and golden brown on the edges (3 to 5 minutes). Take it out of the oven and set it on the stove to cool.
  • Put it on a plate and eat it up!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 445mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 704IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
Keyword toast, cinnamon toast
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Bite of Cinnamon Toast

Recipe Rating




Sammy Jo

Sunday 22nd of March 2015

I just made this following your recipe, it was soooo yummy! Thanks Recipe Boy! x

Great Aunt Karen

Wednesday 22nd of January 2014

Your grandma knows how to do it right, Recipe Boy. Who wouldn't love cinnamon toast like this?

recipeboy

Monday 10th of February 2014

Thank you!

Thomas

Wednesday 22nd of January 2014

I USE my toaster oven...put sliced white bread on racks..toast it medium Brown...remove..put cinnamon,sugar(white or brown),butter,pop it back in the oven for a few minutes til butter melted and bubbly..enjoy!Easy...SOOO good!

Aerica

Wednesday 22nd of January 2014

That is exactly how my grandmother made it for me. Toasted on both sides, buttery and sooo yummy. She made cheese toast almost the same way...just replace the cinnamon with a slice of cheddar cheese and sprinkle sugar on it. Sounds weird I know but it really is good. My mom and I make both for my girls. I love traditional foods. :)

Jeanne

Wednesday 22nd of January 2014

We would visit my Aunt Weezie on weekends an hour away would make the best cinnamon toast. I have tried it for years never the same . I am def going to try this morning. It was just one of those things that always tasted better as a child growing up. She would also make the best tuna fish sandwich. And among the best fudge. Great memories ! Thanks