LifestyleFood & DrinkHome Cooking Made EasyHome cook Taylor Ann Spencer has detailed her five-minute method for creating the 'ultimate' toast - but said you must make one simple swap with the preparation16:10, 08 Jul 2026If you're fed up with eating the same old ordinary toast for breakfast, a home cook has shared her technique for "upping your bread game" and creating the "ultimate" toast experience.‌Taylor Ann Spencer acknowledged if you're pressed for time, simply popping a slice of bread into the toaster is understandable and you will get something that is "okay" to eat. However, if you have time in the morning, she suggests adopting your method. "There are a few things you should know if you want the ultimate toast," Taylor Ann declared in a TikTok video.‌First, she recommended purchasing a full-size loaf you can slice yourself at home.‌Taylor explained: "It means you can choose the thickness of the bread – my ultimate size is half an inch."Meanwhile, she admitted she's an advocate for oil - specifically, extra-virgin olive oil."Oil the pan - not the bread," she advised. "Just a little so that it evenly conducts the pan heat and creates that golden, crispy exterior. Hot oil sets you up for crispy, crunchy deliciousness."‌To determine if the toast is ready on one side, Taylor Ann suggested gently lifting it in the pan to inspect the underside – and, if so, turning it over.However, she cautioned: "If you peak too early, you will destroy your opportunity for the golden, crispy, crunchy crust."Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Once the bread is golden on both sides, the final step is to season.The home cook recommended: "Finish with a little salt. I love flaky [salt] - it adds a little nice, fun texture, but you could also do kosher or even fine sea salt if you want."She concluded: "So the next time you want the ultimate toast - grab a pan, not a toaster."Article continues belowViewers were won over by the cooking hack and flocked to the comments section to voice their opinions. One TikTok user admitted: "I would have never thought to do it in oil!"A second person wrote: "Tried this and it was so good. 10/10." However, a third pointed out: "By definition, it's not toast. But it does look good."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FoodHome Cooking Made EasyKitchenTikTok