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One of my favorite breakfasts growing up  was cinnamon toast.  It is still a family staple in my house.  Not only is it delicious,  It was mom's way of getting us to eat wheat bread  or as I use to say "brown bread".  Ingredients 4 slices whole grain bread softened butter  (room temp or bread will tear) 1 1/4 Tbsp. cinnamon (for all 4 slices) 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (for all 4 slices) Directions        Preheat oven/ toaster oven to 450.  Spread butter on top of each slice of bread.  Sprinkle enough cinnamon to cover bread (a light to med dusting is enough) Approx. 1/2 tsp of sugar to top each slice (less or more to your liking)       Your bread will have a very rustic look before toasting. Put bread in preheated toaster oven or broiler (DON'T LEAVE THE KITCHEN!) The top will melt quickly from the high heat.  Cooking time is approximate (1-2 min) When butter and sugar melt  turn toast over and ...

One of my favorite breakfasts growing up  was cinnamon toast.  It is still a family staple in my house.  Not only is it delicious,  It was mom's way of getting us to eat wheat bread  or as I use to say "brown bread".  Ingredients 4 slices whole grain bread softened butter  (room temp or bread will tear) 1 1/4 Tbsp. cinnamon (for all 4 slices) 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (for all 4 slices) Directions        Preheat oven/ toaster oven to 450.  Spread butter on top of each slice of bread.  Sprinkle enough cinnamon to cover bread (a light to med dusting is enough) Approx. 1/2 tsp of sugar to top each slice (less or more to your liking)       Your bread will have a very rustic look before toasting. Put bread in preheated toaster oven or broiler (DON'T LEAVE THE KITCHEN!) The top will melt quickly from the high heat.  Cooking time is approximate (...