The Joy of Toast

It might not sound like much but if you, like me, enjoy toast the pleasure of that simple feast can not really be measured.

I love a good sourdough with its firm texture. True it takes longer to toast but the end result can be so satisfying.

A good home loaf like a potato bread or a simple white loaf is great for sandwiches. Using it for a toasted sandwich, like grilled cheese, can be quite an experience, too.

One of my earliest memories is taking the heel or two of a store bought loaf and tucking them into the toaster until they are golden brown and crusty. Slather on the butter and they are heaven. Add a touch of some homemade jam, jelly or fruit butter and the experience is upgraded several levels. But there is one version of toast that doesn’t seem to get a lot of comment these days.

Take that beautifully toasted bread – whatever version you prefer or have on hand – butter it and add some cinnamon sugar. Go ahead, sprinkle it on top of the butter. Take a bite.

Now that I think on it, Land O’Lakes has some fabulous butters. I have enjoyed the honey butter and the cinnamon butter combos but they have some new items that I would love to try out.

As for the combo butters, don’t forget you can make your own to suit your taste.

There is a simple pleasure in enjoying a slice of toast beautifully spread with the topping of your choice. Why not make some with your next cup of tea or coffee?