How to Make Toast

You might be thinking, "what is Jamie doing trying to teach us how to make toast?", but you'd be surprised how many people are unsure of this simple skill or end up burning it every time! I've just given you a few pointers to guide you through so you'll be able to nail it from now on.

serves 1

Ingredients

• • 2 slices of bread
• • butter
• • jam, marmalade or other toppings

To prepare your toast

• Start by getting your toppings ready
• Get your butter out of the fridge so it can come up to room temperature
• Get your jam or marmalade out of the fridge or cupboard
• Get your plate and knife ready
• Cut yourself 2 slices of your favourite bread

To cook your toast

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• If you're using a toaster, set the control for how dark you want the toast to be before you put it in, push the button down and the toast will pop up when it's ready
• If using the grill, preheat to high
• Once it's nice and hot, put your slices of bread under the grill to toast
• Keep an eye on it and when you've got a good colour, carefully pull them out and flip the slices over with some tongs
• Toast on the other side until perfect

To serve your toast

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• When your toast is how you like it, pop it straight on the plate and get spreading your favourite toppings while it's still hot