Toast will taste so much better if you ditch the toaster for a simpler kitchen ingredient. Whether you want a quick snack, a hearty dinner, or simply enjoy a slice of toast on its own, an alternative method delivers the perfect golden crunch.
Why prepare toast with olive oil
Toasters are quick and practical, making them ideal for an everyday breakfast that can be assembled as rapidly as possible. Nevertheless, preparing toast in a pan with a touch of olive oil delivers a superior texture, as the bread cooks uniformly and achieves perfect crispness.
A toaster employs dry heat, which rapidly browns the exterior of the bread but can occasionally render the texture inconsistent, parched, chewy, or even charred. Using olive oil encourages the bread to brown more uniformly, while also enriching it and introducing a subtly nutty flavour.
How to make the ultimate toast
You will need:
- Two slices of bread
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Set a frying pan over a medium heat and let it warm through for approximately one minute.
- Pour the olive oil into the pan and swirl it about so it evenly covers the base.
- Place the bread in the pan and fry for roughly two minutes, or until it turns golden brown. To achieve a crunchier texture, lightly press the bread into the pan using a spatula while it cooks.
- Turn the bread over and fry for a further two minutes on the opposite side until beautifully golden.
- Transfer the toast to a plate and it will be crispy on the exterior, soft in the centre, and possess an even deeper flavour than toast prepared in a toaster.
How can you make toast even better?
If you wish to add more flavour to the toast, rub it with a raw garlic clove to create quick and effortless garlic bread. I also enjoy sprinkling grated cheese over the toast while it remains warm for a straightforward yet delicious meal.
However, if you're preparing breakfast, this style of toast works brilliantly topped with sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, or even avocado, allowing you to begin your morning with a genuinely scrumptious meal.
