I’ve eaten cinnamon toast since I was a little girl. My mom probably gave me slices of it when I was still in a high chair. It never occurred to me that there are numerous ways that bread, butter, cinnamon and sugar can be assembled to produce very different kinds of toast. They all taste the same…the difference is in their degree of crunchiness and caramelization… completely a matter of personal preference. I made it for my children when they were growing up the same way my mom made it for my sisters and me. Toast the bread, spread butter on the hot toast and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar…done. When doing a little research on the subject I learned from Pioneer Woman that this is the wrong way and would result in “the worst cinnamon toast on earth.” I assumed that this was a bit of hyperbole on her part but it made me laugh anyway and I started thinking about refining my cinnamon toast making skills.
I knew that my friend, Debby, at A FEAST FOR THE EYES, did a wildly popular post on Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon toast. I tried it and liked it but it was too much work in my opinion. I tried several other techniques that PW considered to be flops and ended up doing some experimentation on my own until I got it just right. My friend Monique, at LA TABLE DE NANA, introduced me to a new blogger, Marie, at THE ENGLISH KITCHEN, where I found a recipe that added a whole new element to cinnamon toast…FROSTING!…and now common, ordinary CT tastes more like a cinnamon roll. Delicious is all I have to say about it!
Despite Pioneer Woman’s comments about toasting the bread first (world’s worst), that is the technique I like the best. The bread doesn’t get soggy this way. I generously spread butter on the toasted slices, liberally sprinkle on a mix of cinnamon and sugar, and put the toast under the broiler until it is bubbly and caramelized. And then the piéce de résistence, drizzles of powdered sugar icing. This is my new favorite weekend breakfast and I have a feeling you will like it too. Treat yourself and try it.
MY FAVORITE CINNAMON ROLL TOAST
Lightly toast slices of bread…Marie recommend using raisin bread instead of white
Generously spread toasted slices with butter
Top with liberal shakes of cinnamon and sugar
Broil until bubbly and browned
Drizzle with powdered sugar icing
This post is linked to FOODIE FRIDAY at Rattlebridge Farm.
I grew up eating cinnamon toast just the way you made it for your girls growing up. I had not thought about cinnamon toast in years until I read your post. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Thanks.
Velva
Who would have thought there was such a wide variety of opinion about cinnamon toast. I will have to try it with the icing Cathy, sounds delectable.
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My mom always made cinnamon toast for my sister that way. She didn’t put the glaze on it though.
I should add that it was for me too!
You have me convinced! I too make the “most horrible toast in the world”, but I didn’t know it…guess it is all relative. Your new method sounds wonderful…and with a drizzle of icing…it would be perfection to be sure!!
Kate recently posted..Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
That’s about how I do cinnamon toast, but I have never put the powdered sugar icing on…mmmm I’m loving that idea!!
Kitty recently posted..Caesar Salad Bites
Mmmm, I may go make a couple of pieces right now – I prefer the bread toasted also, but have not thought to add frosting; can’t wait to try it Cathy!
Lynda recently posted..Blueberry Pie Bars
WHAT THE HECK??!! Frosting on toast???!!! I’m so in! This looks amazing. I LOVE cinnamon toast but this takes it to a whole new level. Can’t wait to make this for me, I mean, the kids. =o)
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This recipe is made for you, Erin. The frosting really adds that something special. I think you all would love it!
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I make cinnamon toast the way you did , Cathy! Toast the bread, butter it, and sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar. Icing it would really bring it over the top in a fun way! I just wish I could afford the calories…lol!
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oh no – I didn’t need another idea for this delicious treat.
Part comfort food , part dessert-for-breakfast (or any time), you have created something marvelous. I enjoyed reading about this adventure!
You know I never even thought to toast the bread first, that is a great idea. I can’t even remember the last time I had cinnamon toast, I need to fix that, this looks delicious.
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This gal with a sweet tooth, is drooling!!!!
YUMMY!
xo Kris
What a treat & feast for the eyes! It looks just wonderful & nealry too beautiful to savour too! 🙂 Yummy! x
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My gosh…something that looks simple and yet irresistible at the same time. I have tried cinnamon pretzels and they are really good. never thought of cinnamon toast. Would love to try one day. Thanks very much for sharing the way to do it.
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Your post makes me smile! My aunt made cinnamon toast for me when I was a girl. She took on Pioneer Woman’s approach #1, more or less, buttering a slice of white bread before sprinkling it with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar and putting it under the broiler. The crust edge was crunchy and the middle soft and buttery beneath the sugary crust.
Yours looks great though. And that touch of icing is inspired! I haven’t had cinnamon toast in years. Think I’ll go make a slice….
Hi Lisa – Thank you so much for your comment. I love it that so many of us get sentimental about something like cinnamon toast. Often the most simple and ordinary recipes are the ones that give us the most pleasure.
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Sounds very tasty.
My kids love cinnamon toast and would definitely love it iced like that. They look amazing!
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I used to eat it at Woolworths’ with my mom at the counter some 50+ yrs ago!
I knew you would like M’s Blog..real food:)
Looks like childhood to me..
PS I lost your personal email..can you email me?:)
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Drizzled icing on Cinnamon Toast looks yummy! This brought back memories, Cathy! Years ago, my friend’s mom would make the treat of Cinnamon Toast for us. She used a shaker filled with the sugar/ cinnamon combo and would just sprinkle it on after buttering the toast. A great treat!
~Judy
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I’ll have to do this for my hubby. He’s a nut about cinnamon rolls. I think he’d love this.
Happy weekend.
Oh, man! I wish I had some of this toast right now. I could eat a whole loaf fixed that way. Cinnamon Toast = Good Memories.
XO,
Sheila
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I have always made my cinnamon toast like you do and I thought PW was wrong in her post saying it was the worst way ever.
My kids love, love, love cinnamon toast and cinnamon rolls so I will have to try this for them. I am sure they will be very happy!
I know you are leaving soon – safe travels & have fun. Let me know if you have room in your suitcase because I could totally make myself fit in there. 🙂
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Wow Cathy! This takes humble cinnamon toast to a whole new level. Cinnamon toast was my very favorite breakfast as a kid. This version is amazing!!
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My husband grew up eating cinnamon toast and it’s one of his favorite breakfasts. He will love this!
Sam
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holy cow, if that’s not worth waking up for, i don’t know what is!
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anything with cinnamon is tasty. i make cinnamon toast a lot, now i need to try your recipe.
I love this idea and am with you, I eat cinnamon toast often and have done since I was little. Real comfort food.
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Cathy, I’ve been offline for a few days. Thanks for the shout on this recipe, Cathy. I find it funny that this is one of my earliest posts (with my cheap point-and-shoot camera) that went viral. It’s had over 600K hits and climbing! Your version is certain genius. plus, you made your photos a lot prettier than my earlier lackluster photography skills. I guess I’ll have to try it your way! Thanks for the shout, Cathy.
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These would make a great weekend breakfast in bed!
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My mother made cinnamon toast just the same way as yours and that’s the way I made it for my girl so too :). I loved your pretty dressed up version.
Loving anything with cinnamon, I know I would love this.
I tried your previous tuna salad and we are quite enjoying it. Thanks!
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Who have thunk?!!! What a fabulous idea and so easy. I have never broiled mine after, but I am sure that makes it even better and then to top it with frosting – yummmmmy! Great little pick me up treat without the hours of cinnamon rolls. I will take mine without the raisins – yours looks picture perfect.
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I always had cinnamon toast as a kid too. I never thought to broil it to get it caramelized, though…great idea! And icing on top….genius! Definitely will have to make this treat for my kids:)
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Cinnamon Toast was one of the early things we were allowed to make as kids. With 7 of us, we could down a whole loaf of bread in one sitting.
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LOL, It is like when people say use the BEST ingredients possible. Like someone would use BAD ingredients! Your toast looks great, and I always toast mine first too!
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This is breakfast in the morning…..can’t wait!!
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Who knew Cinnamon Toast could be so controversial? Your method sounds pretty close to the way I’ve always fixed it, but I’ve not tried the broiler. Now you’ve got me craving it! 🙂
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I remember cinnamon toast at boarding school. We would wait in the back until they brought out fresh, hot toast and then run up and grab it. Nothing worse than old, cold cinnamon toast. Love the idea of broiling it and of course the glaze takes it over the top. Forgot how much I used to love this!
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Now that is what I call gourmet cinnamon toast. 🙂
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