Toast with jam and butter

Name: Toast with jam and butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slices sliced bread; 100 grams butter; 1/2 cup jam

Crisp golden toast with melted butter and jam, with a cup of tea.

Vegetarian

Cooking time: 38 min
Hands-on time: 10 min
Free time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 360
Contains: Gluten, Dairy

A childhood breakfast at its simplest, with a reason behind every step: soft, room-temperature butter so it doesn't tear the bread, spread on the toast while it's hot so it melts in, then the jam on top.

Before you start

Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For toast

8 slices sliced bread
100 grams butter — Soft at room temperature
1/2 cup jam — Apricot or strawberry

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Equipment

Toaster or pan — What matters is crisp edges and a golden top.

Method

Take the butter out of the refrigerator half an hour beforehand so that it softens.
30 minYou can walk away
You’ll know it’s ready when
The spoon goes into it without resistance.
Tip: Cold butter tears the toast instead of spreading.
Toast the slices until they are golden and the edges are firm.
4 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
Evenly golden, with no damp patches.
Spread the butter on the toast while it's hot so that it melts into it, then add the jam.
3 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
The butter has melted into the surface.
Serve it immediately with tea.
1 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
The toast is still crispy.