Slightly stale loaf of uncut sandwich or sweet bread
1squirtspray butter per slice
2tablespoonssugar
1teaspooncinnamon or cardamom
Sprinkle of coarse-textured sanding sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven: Heat oven to 325°F.
Slice bread: Cut slightly stale bread into ⅛-inch slices with a sharp serrated knife.
Arrange: Place slices in a single layer on a parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheet.
Butter: Lightly spray or brush one side with butter or olive oil.
Season: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Add coarse sanding sugar if desired.
Bake: Bake until dry, crisp, and golden, about 15–20 minutes. Remove thinner slices as they finish baking.
Notes
Baking time depends entirely on the thickness of your slices. Melba toast is done when the slices are crisp all the way through and no longer bend when pressed. Remove thinner slices early to prevent over-browning.