Crispy and Sweet Bread Rusks

Crispy and Sweet Bread Rusks

A crispy snack made by spreading melted butter and condensed milk over sliced bread and baking it in an air fryer.

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Crispy and Sweet Bread Rusks — finished dish
Summary

This super simple snack is made by spreading leftover sliced bread with microwave-melted butter mixed with condensed milk and baking it. Baking it in the air fryer for 5 minutes per side turns it delightfully crispy and sweet. Depending on your preference, you can top it with chopped nuts or cinnamon powder for extra nutty aroma.

Servings
about 2–3 servings
Cook time
10 minprep not included
Difficulty
Easy
Spiciness
Not spicy

Ingredients

  • Sliced bread4 slices
  • Butter6 tbsp
  • Condensed milk2 tbsp
  • Chopped nuts
Measurements · 1 tbsp = 15 ml (a heaping regular dinner spoon)
  • You can use sugar or corn syrup (mulyeot) instead of condensed milk.
  • For the main ingredients, you only need sliced bread and condensed milk; nuts or cinnamon can be omitted.

Steps

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    For the main ingredients, you only need sliced bread and condensed milk.

    You do not have to include nuts or cinnamon.

    Cut the sliced bread into 4 pieces.

    Microwave the butter for at least 1 minute to melt it.

    Add the condensed milk and mix together.

    Sugar or corn syrup (mulyeot) also works well instead of condensed milk.

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    You can brush the butter mixture evenly with a pastry brush and bake right away,

    or sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before baking.

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    Bake at 180°C for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes to finish.

    If you want to add cinnamon powder, sprinkle it lightly right after it comes out of the oven and let it cool.

Ppunwife's tips

  • If you want to add cinnamon powder, sprinkle it lightly right after it comes out of the oven and let it cool.
  • Sprinkling nuts over the crispy, sweet rusks makes them even nuttier and more delicious.

FAQ

What can I substitute if I don't have condensed milk?

If you don't have condensed milk, you can replace it with sugar or corn syrup (mulyeot).

What are the baking time and temperature for the air fryer?

Bake at 180°C for 5 minutes, flip, and bake for 5 minutes more to make them nice and crispy.

Should I sprinkle the cinnamon powder before baking?

Rather than before baking, it is best to sprinkle it right after taking them out of the oven or air fryer once cooking is finished, then let them cool.

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