How to Make the Best Avocado Toast

Avocado toast. It’s not just a trend; it’s a lifestyle. It’s healthy, it’s delicious, and it’s easy to customize. But there’s a difference between slapping some avocado on bread and creating a perfect piece of avocado toast. I’m here to share my secrets. Get ready to up your breakfast (or lunch, or snack) game!

The Foundation: Choosing Your Bread

This is crucial. The bread can make or break your avocado toast experience. Here are some of your options:

• Sourdough: My personal favourite.
• Whole wheat: A healthy option. Look for a loaf with lots of grains and seeds.
• Multigrain: Similar to whole wheat, but with even more flavour.
• Rye: Works surprisingly well with avocado.

The Star of the Show: Perfecting Your Avocado

You want an avocado that’s ripe, but not too ripe (not mushy and brown). Gently press on the avocado. It should give slightly, but not feel squishy.

[Image: A perfectly ripe avocado, sliced and ready to be mashed]

Here’s the breakdown:

1. Slice: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and then cut the flesh in a grid pattern (without cutting through the skin).
2. Scoop: Use a spoon to scoop the avocado out of the skin and onto your toast.
3. Smash: Use a fork to mash the avocado gently.

Toppings and Seasonings

This is where you can get creative! Here are some of my go-to toppings:

• Flaky sea salt: This really brings out the flavour of the avocado.
• Freshly ground black pepper: Another essential.
• Red pepper flakes: For a little kick.
• Everything bagel seasoning: My favourite! This adds a lot of flavour and texture.
• Olive oil: A little drizzle of quality olive oil to add flavour.
• Eggs: Fried, poached, or scrambled – eggs and avocado are a match made in heaven.
• Tomato slices: Fresh and juicy.

Putting It All Together: The Ultimate Avocado Toast Recipe

1. Toast your bread to your desired level of crispness.
2. While the bread is toasting, prepare your avocado as described above.
3. Spread the mashed avocado on the toast.
4. Add your chosen toppings and seasonings. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

And there you have it! The perfect avocado toast. Enjoy!

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<p>Avocado toast. It's not just a trend; it's a lifestyle. It's healthy, it's delicious, and it's easy to customize. But there's a difference between slapping some avocado on bread and creating a perfect piece of avocado toast. I'm here to share my secrets. Get ready to up your breakfast (or lunch, or snack) game!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Foundation: Choosing Your Bread</h2>
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<p>This is <strong>crucial</strong>. The bread can make or break your avocado toast experience. Here are some of your options:</p>
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<li>Sourdough: My personal favourite.</li>
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<li>Whole wheat: A healthy option. Look for a loaf with lots of grains and seeds.</li>
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<li>Multigrain: Similar to whole wheat, but with even more flavour.</li>
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<li>Rye: Works surprisingly well with avocado.</li>
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<p>You want an avocado that's ripe, but not <em>too</em> ripe (not mushy and brown). Gently press on the avocado. It should give slightly, but not feel squishy.</p>
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<p>[Image: A perfectly ripe avocado, sliced and ready to be mashed]</p>
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<p>Here's the breakdown:</p>
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<li><strong>Slice:</strong> Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and then cut the flesh in a grid pattern (without cutting through the skin).</li>
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<li><strong>Scoop:</strong> Use a spoon to scoop the avocado out of the skin and onto your toast.</li>
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<li><strong>Smash:</strong> Use a fork to mash the avocado gently.</li>
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<p>This is where you can get creative! Here are some of my go-to toppings:</p>
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<li><strong>Flaky sea salt:</strong> This really brings out the flavour of the avocado.</li>
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<li><strong>Freshly ground black pepper:</strong> Another essential.</li>
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<li><strong>Red pepper flakes:</strong> For a little kick.</li>
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<li><strong>Everything bagel seasoning:</strong> My favourite! This adds a lot of flavour and texture.</li>
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<li><strong>Olive oil:</strong> A little drizzle of quality olive oil to add flavour.</li>
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<li><strong>Eggs:</strong> Fried, poached, or scrambled – eggs and avocado are a match made in heaven.</li>
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<li><strong>Tomato slices:</strong> Fresh and juicy.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Putting It All Together: The Ultimate Avocado Toast Recipe</h2>
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<li>Toast your bread to your desired level of crispness.</li>
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<li>While the bread is toasting, prepare your avocado as described above.</li>
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<li>Spread the mashed avocado on the toast.</li>
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<li>Add your chosen toppings and seasonings. Don't be afraid to experiment!</li>
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<p>And there you have it! The perfect avocado toast. Enjoy!</p>
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