Perfect Sourdough Toast Recipe with Healthy Toppings

Sourdough toast ideas, breakfast toppings, and recipe

Sourdough toast is a delicious and healthy alternative to regular bread. Made with a natural fermentation process using a sourdough starter, this bread is packed with flavor and nutrition.

In addition to its delicious taste, sourdough toast has several health benefits. The natural fermentation process makes it easier for your body to digest, and it contains more nutrients than regular bread. Sourdough toast is also lower in gluten, which makes it a good option for people with gluten sensitivities.
Sourdough toast is a simple and delicious side dish to any breakfast meal! Not only is the sourdough easy to digest and gut healthy, it is also very delicious. It’s a win-win!

I grew up eating toast every day for breakfast and I still never get tired of it. Most of the time we just had it with some butter slathered on it, but  every once in a while we would switch it up with some other toppings, too.

Our favorite was cinnamon sugar. My mom always had a bottle of it mixed up already so we could just grab it and sprinkle it on.

I now eat sourdough toast because I am gluten intolerant. The fermenting breaks down the gluten enough in order for me to still enjoy my favorite breakfast food without compromising the flavor.

But before we get into sourdough toast, let’s talk about what sourdough is.

What is Sourdough?

Sourdough is a type of bread made from a mixture of flour and water that has been fermented using wild yeasts and bacteria. It is a traditional way of making bread that dates back thousands of years.

The fermentation process gives sourdough bread a unique flavor and texture that sets it apart from other types of bread. It also has several health benefits, including easier digestion and a lower glycemic index than other types of bread.

To make sourdough bread, a starter is first created by mixing flour and water and allowing it to ferment for several days. The starter is then used to make the dough. You then let the dough rest in a large bowl and it will rise for several hours. After the dough rises, it is often baked in a dutch oven. Then the delicious sourdough bread is ready to be devoured.

Although primarily made with wheat flour, sourdough bread can be made with a variety of different flours, and can be shaped into different forms, such as a loaf of bread or rolls. It is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for sandwiches, toast, and other dishes.

Overall, sourdough bread is a delicious and healthy option for those who enjoy bread and want to try something new and different.

A Simple Sourdough Toast Recipe

To make sourdough toast, you’ll need a few key ingredients: flour, water, and a sourdough starter. Mix these ingredients together and let the dough ferment for several hours or overnight. Then, shape the dough into a loaf and bake it in the oven.

The result is a tangy and chewy bread that’s perfect for toasting. Sourdough toast is a great way to start your day, and it pairs well with a variety of toppings. Try it with butter and jam, avocado and eggs, or cream cheese.

​From the health benefits to its delicious flavor, you can’t go wrong with sourdough toast.

You can find a starter for sourdough recipe over here.

Sourdough Toast Ideas

You can make so much with toast from sandwiches to a simple side for soup. Toast can be enjoyed in so many different ways.

Here are some simple sourdough toast ideas. 

• Texas toast 
• Bull’s-eye 
• Scrambled eggs with toast 
• French toast 
• Open faced grilled cheese sandwich 
• Egg sandwich 
• Chicken salad sandwich 
• Cheese and cherry tomatoes sandwich 
• Cheesy scrambled egg sandwich 

Sourdough Toast Breakfast Toppings

Although toast is not just a breakfast food, it is primarily eaten during this meal. Here are some popular delicious toppings for your sourdough toast.

• Eggs
• Cheese
• Cinnamon Sugar
• Brown sugar
• Honey butter spread
• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Jellies, jams, fruit butters, and marmalades
• Avocado
• Gravy
• Peanut butter

Is sourdough bread good for toast?

Yes, I have no problems toasting sourdough in a toaster. It holds up well when toasting in other ways as well.

Is sourdough bread better for you than bread?

Yes, sourdough bread is better for you than bread especially if is homemade sourdough bread. When you make your own, you get to control the quality of ingredients that you use and how long it’ll ferment.

However, it’s hard to tell whether or not store-bought sourdough is better than regular bread or not because it still has additives in it. It’s always safe to make your own.

Is sourdough toast a healthy breakfast?

By itself sourdough toast is not a healthy breakfast, but when it is paired with a protein and some healthy oils, then it is not only a delicious but also healthy breakfast that will sustain you.

Toast by itself is primarily a carb, and carbs when eaten by themselves tend to spike your blood sugar. That’s why you should pair your sourdough toast with a protein like eggs or cheese. The protein helps level out your blood sugar. 

You also want some kind of oil like butter because healthy fats will help your body digest the carbs better.

Is sourdough toast easy to digest?

Sourdough toast is easier to digest because the sourdough has been fermented. This means that the dough sat out in room temperature or in another warm place and the gluten was broken down by wild yeast. 

You can learn more about sourdough and it’s health benefits of sourdough bread over here. 

What do you eat with sourdough toast?

Sourdough toast is pretty versatile and you can eat anything with it that you would eat with regular bread.

Some simple delicious options are…

• Honey
• Sweet cream butter 
• Any salted butter(as long as it’s A2 or grass fed)
• Cheese
• Avocado
• Eggs
• Jellies, jams, fruit butters,and marmalades
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon sugar
• Oatmeal 

What cheese is best for sourdough toast?

This all depends on what else you’ll be eating with the toast. Some flavors may not mix well.

The best cheese that I found that goes with sourdough toast is feta cheese or goat cheese. Since goat cheese has a bit of a twang to it and sourdough has its own twang, they go super well together.

If you wanted to toast the bread with the goat cheese, try boiling it in the oven or toasting it in a skillet like an open faced cheese sandwich.

My second favorite cheese to eat with sourdough toast is an 12 month – aged cheddar. This is not your average cheddar that you see in the cheese section of any grocery store. This is a healthier option. 

Most cheddar cheese is that you see I have dyes in them and if there are graded, then they usually have some kind of anti-caking agent in them. I try to avoid these and get this aged cheddar because it’s healthier for my gut.

If you would like to know learn more about your options with cheese, I talk a little more about it in my article on the Pro Metabolic eating. 

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What is the best way to toast sourdough bread?

The best way to toast sourdough bread is in a cast iron skillet. A cast iron skillet will get each side nicely browned and crispy. This is very similar to Texas toast. The only difference is how thick your slices are.

Here is how to make it!

Tools:

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Butter Knife
• Spatula

Instructions:

• Heat and cast-iron skillet on medium heat. 
• Butter both sides of sourdough bread. 
• Check to see if the skillet is ready by sprinkling a few drops of water into it. If it sizzles, then it is hot enough. You can also how are your hand over the skillet, and if you feel the heat, then you know it’s hot enough.
• Place the slice of bread into the hot skillet checking it every once in a while by lifting a corner up with a spatula to see if it’s toasted.
• Flip the bread when it is toasted to your liking.
• Keep an eye on that side by lifting a corner with a spatula again.
• Remove it from the pan once it is nicely browned and crispy. 
• Don’t forget to turn off the burner!