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Posh Fried Bread: Sourdough, Tomato & Garlic
November 11, 2025

Fried bread was a childhood staple in South London—greasy, soggy, and fried in lard. Fast forward to Andalucía, and I’m reinventing it with sourdough toast, garlic, tomato, and olive oil. A posh twist on a nostalgic classic.

From Greasy to Glorious: Fried Bread Reimagined

Gone are the days of cholesterol-laden white bread fried in lard. Now, it’s all about crisp sourdough slices, gently fried in butter and olive oil until golden. The aroma alone is worth the effort.

Tostada con Tomate, The Flexible Chef Way

Once fried, I rub the bread with garlic, spoon over grated tomato, and finish with celery salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It’s a Spanish breakfast with soul.

Village Vibes & Butter Debates

I might suggest this to Esperanza at La Buena Vida. Though she’s supermodel-thin, she might just be tempted by the crunch, the butter, and the flavour.

A Nostalgic Bite with a Modern Twist

Fried bread has evolved—from greasy indulgence to a celebration of good ingredients and slow mornings. This sourdough toast is a nod to the past, dressed for the present.

If you're baking your own sourdough for this, my World's Easiest Sourdough Bread is a good place to start.

Fried bread has evolved – from greasy indulgence to a celebration of good ingredients and slow mornings.

If leftovers are more your morning mood, my Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich does the same two-day-old crust justice a different way – fried potatoes, tomato and a good shake of Worcestershire sauce.

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Four pieces of sourdough gently frying in a pan with olive oil and butter.
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