2/3 c. sugar
4 tsp. cinnamon
6 (1/2 inch) thick slices homemade type white bread, crusts removed and each slice cut into 4 strips
1 stick (1/2 c.) unsalted butter, melted in saucepan

In a shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Working with 1 strip of bread at a time, turn strips quickly in butter, coating them on all sides and letting any excess drip off. Turn them quickly in cinnamon sugar, coating them on both sides.

Bake the strips in a pan in upper 1/3 of oven preheated at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, turn bake 10 more minutes. Serve on plate warm. Makes 24 toasts.