The Italian striker opened the scoring in the 31st minute when he slotted home from close range as Nuremberg keeper failed to deal with Hamit Altintop's free-kick.

Ze Roberto doubled the lead five minutes before the break before Toni hit again with a header in the 81st minute.

Bayern are now on top of the table with 23 points five ahead of second-placed Karlsruhe.

Toni joined teammate Miroslav Klose on top of the scorers' chart with eight goals.