Cinnamon Maple Sourdough Toast

This tasty cinnamon maple syrup sourdough toast is a quick and easy breakfast treat! It works equally well with your homemade sourdough or that new organic sourdough loaf from Costco everyone is posting about.

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Sourdough cinnamon toast recipe

This recipe is easy to scale up. It's given for just two sourdough slices, which I recommend cutting in half for serving to make four smaller pieces of toast. 

Simply add more slices of toast and maple syrup/cinnamon sugar if you'd like more servings.

We're a lower sugar family and find that the recipe, as written, is a perfect sweet treat for our family of three to enjoy alongside homemade Greek style yogurt or scrambled eggs.

Ingredients needed:

- 2 slices of sourdough bread

- 2 tablespoons butter. I usually use salted butter because I don't keep unsalted at home

- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. I recommend an organic cane sugar.

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Of course I used organic!

- ¼ cup maple syrup. Make sure to get "grade B" for a better maple flavor! (or to taste - I never actually use this much)

How to make easy sourdough toast

First, mix the cinnamon sugar. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside. This is a great step for kids to help with!

Cut each sourdough slice in half. This can help the edges be crispy instead of getting a large, soggy center. The pictures show un-cut toast. That's how I learned that it's better when you pre-cut. =)

Spread your butter. Take the butter and spread a generous layer on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered side of each slice, pressing down slightly to help it stick.

Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. You can also use a stainless pan. I personally don't use or recommend nonstick pans, but use that if it's all you have. 

Place the buttered and sugared side of the bread down in the hot pan. Cook for about 2-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the sugar begins to caramelize.

Carefully flip the slices over to cook the other side. If desired, add a little more butter to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the second side is golden.

Once both sides are toasted, remove the bread from the pan and drizzle with maple syrup (or your favorite syrup) while it’s still warm.

Let the toast cool slightly and serve with additional syrup on the side, if desired.

You may want to offer other topping options like blueberries or pecans, too.

Enjoy your delicious cinnamon sugar toast!

Make sure to print this recipe using the recipe card below so you can cook without getting butter on your phone. =)