Sweet and Savory Waffled Toast
METHOD
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Preheat the oven to 200°F. Preheat the Curtis Stone Waffle Baker. Place a wire rack over a large baking sheet and place
the sheet in the oven.
Butter both sides of each bread slice with desired butter. Place 1 to 2 bread slices, depending on size, on the lower
waffle plate. Close the waffle baker and lock it closed. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the toast is golden and crisp.
Carefully remove the toast. Transfer the toast to the oven to keep warm while preparing more toast.
If using salted caramel butter, sprinkle the toast with sugar and serve. If using unsalted butter, sprinkle the toast with
salt to taste and serve.
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
Make-Ahead: The toast is best enjoyed warm.
Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style bread, or your favorite bread
Whipped Salted Caramel Butter (see recipe) or unsalted butter
Granulated sugar for dusting
Kosher salt, to taste
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes per waffle
Whipped Salted Caramel Butter
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In a small heavy saucepan, stir the sugar and water over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, occasionally
brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals. Then bring the sugar syrup
to a boil, without stirring, and cook, brushing down the sides of the pan and swirling the pan occasionally to ensure the
caramel cooks evenly, for about 6 minutes, or until the caramel is golden brown.
Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the cream; the caramel will bubble vigorously. Allow the caramel to cool
completely.
In a large bowl, using an electric handheld mixer, whip the caramel, butter, and fleur de sel for about 5 minutes, or until
light and airy.
Makes: 1 1/2 cups
INGREDIENTS
Make-Ahead: The caramel can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before
whipping. The whipped butter can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Let the butter soften
slightly before serving.
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy cream, warm
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 teaspoon fleur de sel
Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling time
Cook Time: 8 minutes
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