1. Choose your preferred bread (sourdough, country loaf, or crusty French bread) and slice it thick, about half an inch.
2. Lightly brush each slice of bread with olive oil.
3. Toast the bread slices on a skillet or under a broiler until golden brown. Optionally, use a griddle for char lines.
4. Slice ripe peaches into wedges while the bread is toasting.
5. Soften the peach slices in a pan with unsalted butter or roast them with coconut oil and a sprinkle of turbinado sugar for enhanced sweetness.
6. In a mixing bowl, blend whole milk ricotta with a teaspoon of lemon juice and a drizzle of honey until smooth and creamy to create a whipped ricotta spread.
7. Assemble the toast by generously spreading the whipped ricotta across the toasted bread slices.
8. Top the ricotta with the warm, buttered, or roasted peach slices.
9. Drizzle honey over the top for additional sweetness.
10. Sprinkle nuts like walnuts, pistachios, or pecans for added crunch.
11. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or thyme for a pop of flavor and aroma.
12. Finish with a light touch of flaky sea salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the dish’s flavors.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy your Ricotta Toast with Warmed Peaches, a perfect summer breakfast treat!