Honey Butter Toast Golden Crisp (Printable version)
Golden brioche toast, glazed with honey butter, perfect for sweet mornings or a decadent finish.
# What you need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 thick slices of brioche or milk bread
→ Honey Butter
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
05 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Topping
06 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon sliced almonds or berries (optional)
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or warm a skillet over medium heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, honey, vanilla extract if desired, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Evenly coat both sides of each bread slice with the honey butter mixture using a butter knife or spatula.
04 - Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Alternatively, cook in a skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until both sides are golden.
05 - Slice toasted bread as preferred. Top with powdered sugar, sliced almonds, or berries. Serve promptly while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in just fifteen minutes with almost zero prep as long as you have soft butter on hand
- Delivers a perfect combination of sweet salty and buttery in every crunchy bite
- Customizable with different toppings or breads depending on what you crave
02 -
- Honey butter toast is high in comfort and perfect for sharing on a slow morning
- Pairs beautifully with coffee tea or even vanilla ice cream for dessert
- Vegetarian friendly and can be dairy free with the right substitutes
03 -
- Start with room temperature butter and bread for even spreading
- Watch closely if using a skillet as sugar in honey will caramelize quickly I learned the hard way not to wander off
- Topping is your creative playground Use nuts seeds or flavored butters for variety