How to Make Toast 10x Better

We all have those foods that bring us right back to our childhood—a piping hot lasagna , a crispy grilled cheese or a warm-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie . For me, it's cinnamon toast . It's a nostalgic treat that just screams "fall".

Childhood favorites are also big on social media. TikTokers love to take classic recipes and give them a fresh twist (this time, quite literally!). Search " twisted toast " and you'll find videos with millions of views showcasing endless variations: eggs on twisted toast, burgers on twisted toast, and, our favorite, cinnamon twisted toast, which we recently saw on the @dash TikTok page. It's really just a fancier version of toast, and because we're all about romanticizing everyday moments, we're here for it. Let's dive into how to make this nostalgic treat, with a modern-day twist.

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What is Twisted Toast?

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Twisted toast is just what it sounds like—a slice of sandwich bread with its edges cut and twisted, then folded onto itself, and finally topped with butter and cinnamon sugar before being air-fried to crispy perfection. It’s a simple, playful way to bring back those carefree after-school snack vibes but with an updated twist.

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What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Twisted Toast?

To create cinnamon twisted toast, all you need are a few basics: a hearty sandwich bread (more on that in a bit), cinnamon sugar and salted butter. You'll also want an air fryer or toaster oven to get that perfectly crisp texture.

How Do You Make Twisted Toast?

Begin by grabbing a loaf of sandwich bread. Make two diagonal cuts in the long edges of the bread and two diagonal cuts in the short sides of the bread (almost in a pinwheel pattern). Then lift and tuck each edge as you move around the slice of bread. Add a pat of butter to the middle along with a tablespoon of cinnamon sugar. Air fry at 300° for 4 minutes (or pop in the toaster oven), then gently lift out of the air fryer with a spatula and serve.

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My Honest Thoughts on Twisted Toast

Like every other TikTok trend, this one was a lot of fun. Once I got going twisting my bread, it was hard to stop. I wanted to get the perfect twists to make my afternoon snack as pretty as possible. A couple of tips: you'll likely need more butter and cinnamon sugar than you think. I used an almost embarrassing amount of both to get my toast glistening with buttery, sugary goodness (and it was 100% worth it).

You'll also want to choose a solid sandwich bread. It's much easier to make the cuts and folds if your bread is on the thicker side and symmetrical (no squishy loaves here). I tried using a bakery loaf from my local grocery store, but it was a bit too soft. Next time, I'll go for a sturdier option like Arnold or Pepperidge Farm for foolproof results.

This cinnamon toast upgrade is perfect for a snack, breakfast, or even dessert when you want to impress a guest or add a bit of whimsy to your day. The combination of warm cinnamon and a sweet sprinkle of sugar on thinly sliced white toast instantly transported me to my grandmother's kitchen table and reminded me of when my brothers and I would devour slice after slice off her butterfly print Corelle plates (didn’t everyone’s grandmother have those?). It was a simple snack that made me smile in a big way and is one of those long-forgotten simple pleasures that deserves a comeback.

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