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Cinnamon Toast, and where to source it

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With this few ingredients, the bread and butter carry it, so reach for a real bakery loaf and a good butter. Skip the loose-sugar routine and stir the cinnamon sugar into softened butter first. Spread on that way, it melts under the broiler into a thin glaze rather than sliding off dry.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook5 min
Makes2 servings
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 2 servings
Bread
A sturdy bakery loaf toasts crisp and holds the glaze.
4 slices
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Butter
Softened butter carries the cinnamon sugar and browns under the broiler.
4 tbsp
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Sugar
The bulk of the topping; it melts into a thin crackly layer.
1/4 cup
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Cinnamon
A fresh, fragrant ground cinnamon is the whole flavor here.
1 tbsp
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Pinch of salt
A little salt in the butter keeps it from tasting flat.
1 pinch
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Heat the broilerSet an oven rack 6 inches under the broiler and heat it to high.
  2. Mix the toppingStir the softened butter with the sugar, cinnamon, and salt into a smooth paste.
  3. SpreadSpread the cinnamon butter thick and even over the bread, right to the edges.
  4. BroilBroil 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until the topping bubbles and the edges brown.
  5. Cool brieflyLet it rest 1 minute so the glaze sets to a crackle before cutting.
The Toolkit

Sheet pan · Butter knife · Small bowl · Toaster

Straight Answers
Can you make Cinnamon Toast in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Cinnamon Toast? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Cinnamon Toast ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Cinnamon Toast gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Cinnamon Toast vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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