Honey Butter Toast Café Treat (Print View)

Golden toast glazed in honey butter, crisp outside and soft inside. Perfect for breakfast or sweet snacking.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices thick-cut milk bread or brioche, each approximately 1.5 inches thick

→ Honey Butter

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Toppings

05 - 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)
07 - Extra honey, for drizzling

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or adjust toaster oven to its highest setting.
02 - Combine softened butter, honey, and granulated sugar in a small mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
03 - Using a knife, gently score each bread slice with a crosshatch pattern, taking care not to cut all the way through.
04 - Generously spread the prepared honey butter over the top and into the slits of each bread slice.
05 - Place the prepared bread slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the toast is golden and the edges are caramelized.
07 - Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool slightly before finishing.
08 - If desired, top each toast with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sliced almonds, and an additional drizzle of honey. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses very simple ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Ready in under fifteen minutes start to finish
  • Delicious for breakfast but also elegant enough for dessert
02 -
  • High in comfort factor and takes little time to prepare
  • Easy to double or triple for brunch with friends
  • Customizable with favorite toppings or seasonal fruit
03 -
  • Use room temperature butter for ultra smooth mixing
  • Score the bread deep enough but do not slice through so it soaks up every bit of honey butter
  • Keep an eye on your toast during baking Those sugars can go from perfect to burnt quickly The golden edges are your signal it is done

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