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Vegemite on Toast

Australia

The Australian institution. Made from brewer's yeast, Vegemite has been eaten since 1922. Every Australian grows up eating it.

Australia's most iconic breakfast — thick toast spread with butter and a thin scraping of Vegemite. The taste that divides the world but unites Australians.

Authentic Australia Vegemite on Toast recipe
Prep
2 mins
Cook
2 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
405 kcal
Serves
1
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

2 sliceswhite or wholemeal bread
generousbutter, softened
very thin scrapingVegemite

Method

1

Toast bread until golden.

2

Spread generously with soft butter while hot.

3

Add a very thin scraping of Vegemite.

4

Eat immediately.

Chef's Tip

A thin scraping is key — Vegemite is intensely salty and a thick layer is overwhelming.

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