Milk Toast

Milk toast is something I grew up with, a comfort food I thought most people would have had at some point or another. It wasn't until I went away for college that I realized no one else had any earthly idea what I was talking about when I mentioned milk toast. Really, how can you go wrong with toasted buttered homemade bread, hot milk, salt and pepper?

I have been craving some milk toast for awhile now, but was lacking the homemade bread to make it right. With a fresh loaf out of the oven this morning, my moment of bliss had arrived. I emailed my mom for some advice on how to make it perfect, as a google search for milk toast will get you nowhere fast. Her thoughts,

"For milk toast, I use milk and some canned milk and a little cream if I have it.  Really need real butter on the toast and salt and pepper.  That sounds so good.  I haven't had milk toast in years."

Milk Toast

Simply toast a thick slice or two of homemade bread. It also needs a nice slather of butter. While toasting and buttering, simmer your milk on the stove. I chose a good dose of canned milk and some cream that was handy. I also gave the milk/cream mix a generous amount of salt and pepper. Lay your toast on a plate, and pour the hot milk mixture over. Settle into the couch with some Downton Abbey on the TV, a cat on your lap, and enjoy!

 Crunchy yeasty crust, yielding to a hot melty milky middle. Perfection.