If you are part of the global avocado toast fan club, you have undoubtedly tried to make it yourself at home. But for some reason, it is never quite as good as the ones at those fancy brunch places! If your avocados are ripe and you are doing all the right things, then maybe you aren’t using the proper bread. The bread matters! After all, a great house cannot be built on a soggy foundation! So, let’s look at what breads to use and what breads not to use next time you make an avocado toast or avocado toast alternative.
What Breads NOT To Use For Avocado Toast
There are a few golden rules when it comes to what bread to NOT use for your glorious green toastie. The first… thinly sliced breads. They provide an abysmal toast-to-topping ratio, not to mention they get super soggy and can’t hold themselves, even toasted. It’s best to buy a loaf from the bakery and cut it yourself!
The second rule is to avoid overly crumbly breads, like the inside of a focaccia. Have you ever tried spreading avocado on these? The bread half comes with it. Get yourself a heavy and dense loaf rather than one with a loose crumb.
And the third, baguettes, unless they are sourdough. Baguettes are usually far too soft for a good smear of avo. They squish in the middle, leaving you with all crust and no love.
Characteristics Of A Good Bread For Avocado Toast
Choose your bread wisely: Opt for high-quality, thick-sliced, robust bread like sourdough, multigrain, or whole-grain as the foundation for your avocado toast. Toasted, sturdy bread provides better support for the mashed avocado and additional toppings compared to soft white sandwich bread or the options listed above!
The Winner: Ciabatta
Ciabatta loaf is my favorite bread for avocado toast. It doesn’t have the overwhelming sourdough tang that some people dislike, so it really allows the flavors to shine when it comes to topping. The shape makes for an attractive cut, and it is dense without being too heavy and filling. Check out the video at the bottom of this article to see how I make my favorite avocado toast with this bread!
Some Other Tried and Tested Breads
- Sourdough bread, with its thicker crust and chewy interior, is ideal for holding the creamy avocado spread without getting soggy.
- Whole-grain bread is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Its heartier texture pairs well with the creamy avocado.
- Pumpkin Seed Bread is another great option. Its nutty flavor and crunchy texture really complement the avocado.
- Olive Stuffed Bread is a delicious and unique choice, adding an extra burst of flavor to avocado toast. Creamy and salty? Yes, please!
How to Make The Perfect Avocado Toast (A Step-By-Step Guide)
You will need:
One ripe avocado
A thick slice of ciabatta bread
1/8th of a lemon
A handful of feta
Seasonings of your choice
Step 1: Cut a thick slice of bread and pop it in the oven to toast. If it is thick enough, it won’t fit in your toaster.
Step 2: Check your avocado is ripe by popping off the stem at the top. If it flicks off easily, it is ready.
Step 3: Cut your avocado in half and remove the pit.
Step 4: Slice your avocado by either slicing it in the skin and then spooning it out. Or peeling off the skin and slicing it. Use the first method if your avocado skin is too hard to peel.
Step 4: Place the avocado on the toasted bread. Season with salt and other seasonings of your choice. Crumble some feta on top and squeeze a little lemon over it. Serve immediately!
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FAQs
Ciabatta is an Italian white bread made with wheat flour and yeast. The word “ciabatta” translates to “slipper” in Italian, referring to its shape.
Ciabatta has a high hydration level, producing a very open crumb and chewy texture. This distinguishes it from breads like baguettes, which have a lower hydration level.
While ciabatta has less yeast than regular white bread, it is still made primarily from refined flour, so it isn’t healthier or unhealthier than other white breads.
What is the Best Bread for Avocado Toast?
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1: Cut a thick slice of bread and pop it in the oven to toast. If it is thick enough, it won’t fit in your toaster.
Step 2: Check your avocado is ripe by popping off the stem at the top. If it flicks off easily, it is ready.
Step 3: Cut your avocado in half and remove the pit.
Step 4: Slice your avocado by either slicing it in the skin and then spooning it out. Or peeling off the skin and slicing it. Use the first method if your avocado skin is too hard to peel.
Step 4: Place the avocado on the toasted bread. Season with salt and other seasonings of your choice. Crumble some feta on top and squeeze a little lemon over it. Serve immediately!
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