Honey Butter Toast

I can't imagine my breakfast without crispy honey butter toast! I've made this recipe more times than I can count. This honey toast is rich, crunchy, and absolutely AMAZING served warm with an extra drizzle of honey on top.

Honey Butter Toast

Nearly every baker in London is making it these days. It’s that popular! But I always prefer making it at home. My secret? A perfect blend: 3 parts butter, 2 parts honey, and 1 part brown sugar. This simple formula creates the ideal texture and flavor.

Today, I’m sharing my easy, go-to breakfast recipe with you. But let me tell you, this isn’t just your ordinary honey and butter on bread. It’s rich, incredibly crunchy, crispy, and full of flavor! Give it a try, and I’m sure you’ll love it.

I made this dish both in the oven and on the stovetop using a large skillet, and the results were almost identical. However, I prefer baking. It is just so much easier.

When baking in the oven, I like to toast both sides until they’re crispy and golden brown, I usually bake for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes to get an evenly crisp texture all around.

The Bread

Using the right bread is key. I prefer thick-cut slices (about 2 inches) so they’re crispy on the outside and soft inside. I DON’T use pre-sliced bread; instead, I cut a whole loaf myself. Brioche is my go-to, but Challah works beautifully too.

The Honey Butter Mixture

I use high-quality unsalted butter (softened) and natural honey. I spread the mixture generously to give the toast a rich, sweet flavor and a perfectly crispy, golden-brown finish. I also add brown sugar for beautifully caramelized edges. Which I absolutely love!

How To Make This Honey Toast

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180c / 350f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, mix softened butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.

Step 3: Now, with a butter knife, spread a thin layer of the mixer all over the toast, covering the sides and the edges.

Step 4: Transfer the toast to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Flip the toast on the other side and bake for 5 more minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Step 5: Allow the toast to cool and firm for 10 minutes or so to enjoy!

Tip: The bread comes out of the oven soft; let it set for 5-10 minutes to harden.

Pro Tips

• Use softened butter to ensure the butter and honey mixture is smooth and lump-free.
• Mix the honey butter until it's creamy and smooth, so it spreads easily on the toast.
• If you have leftovers, store them in a ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) to bring back the crispy texture. DON’T microwave it; the microwave makes it lose its crunch.

More Breakfast Recipes

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• Cherry Scones
• Caribbean Johnny Cakes
• Self-Rising Flour Pancakes
• Fresh Pear Bread Recipe
• Cinnamon Apple Scones

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