Description
Milk Toast is a warm and comforting dish made with lightly toasted bread soaked in sweet vanilla milk and topped with cinnamon. It is quick, simple, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
4 slices white bread
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat without letting it boil.
- Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
- Place the toasted bread slices in a shallow serving dish.
- Pour the warm milk mixture evenly over the toast.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top if desired.
- Let the bread soak for about 1 minute, then serve warm.
Notes
Use whole wheat bread for a heartier version.
Add a pinch of nutmeg, sliced bananas, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
Replace part of the milk with cream for a richer taste.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Dairy-free milk and butter substitutes work well in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
