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Trenary Toast Recipe

Trenary Toast Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Trenary Toast Recipe. Trenary Toast is a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar-coated Finnish-American toast snack that’s perfect for dipping in coffee or enjoying as a sweet bite anytime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices day-old bread thick cut
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Bread knife
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Bread
  1. Slice your day-old bread into thick pieces. This gives your toast the sturdy structure needed for that crunch Trenary Toast is known for.
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Step 2: Mix the Coating
  1. In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Stir well until fully blended. Melt the butter separately and mix it with vanilla extract.
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Step 3: Coat the Bread
  1. Brush both sides of each bread slice with the butter mixture. Then press each slice into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
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Step 4: Bake to Crisp
  1. Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 300°F for 20 minutes or until hard, dry, and crunchy like classic Trenary Toast.
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Step 5: Cool and Serve
  1. Let the toast cool completely. It will become even crispier as it rests, making it perfect for dipping in coffee or snacking on its own.
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Notes

Enjoy Trenary Toast with hot coffee, tea, or warm milk for a cozy snack. You can also spread butter, honey, or cream cheese on top for extra richness.