Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Golden, Crispy and Ready in 45 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Work the chilled butter into the flour using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Gradually stir in the milk until a stiff dough forms.
3. Roll the dough out on parchment paper to a thickness of ⅛ inch (approx 3mm) and use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into tiny squares (about ¼ inch).
4. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slide the parchment paper with the squares onto a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are pale golden brown and dough feels firm.
5. Transfer hot cereal squares into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with melted butter, tossing gently to coat.
6. Sprinkle the mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the squares and toss until encapsulated in a mahogany-colored coating.
7. Let the cereal cool completely on the pan to set the crunch.