Chamomile Toast Crunch

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   Warm half-and-half almost to a simmer.

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   Turn off the heat and add chamomile.

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   Steep, covered, for 10 minutes, then strain.

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   Sweeten with condensed milk to taste.

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   Spread 2 tablespoons of butter on each slice of bread.

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   Toast or bake the buttered bread until the edges are lightly browned.

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   Dip each piece of toast in sugar, then sprinkle on a bit more to coat evenly.

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    Torch the sugared toast on a metal rack set over a pan.

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    Keep the torch nozzle 2 to 3 inches from the toast, and move it across the surface of the bread.

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    Tip your pan to coax melted sugar toward unmelted sugar.

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    Avoid torching the edges, because unsugared bread can ignite.

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    If you're torchless or timid, use the broiler instead of a torch.

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    Serve bruleed toast in a hefty puddle of sweet chamomile milk.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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