Crispy Caramelised Honey Butter Toast

Golden, caramelised honey butter toast baked until fully crispy all the way through. Crunchy, sweet and perfect as a snack.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 221kcal

Prepare the bread: Cut 2 slices thick white sandwich bread into a nine-square grid (3 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts), making sure not to cut all the way through. Leave the base intact.
Make the honey butter: Melt 25g unsalted butter in the microwave for 20–30 seconds. Stir in 1 tbsp honey until smooth and glossy.
Brush the bread: Place the bread on a baking tray and brush the 25g butter + 1 tbsp honey mixture evenly over the surface of the bread, making sure it seeps into all cuts.
Add the sugar: Sprinkle 1 tbsp white sugar evenly over the bread and into the cuts. If using, mix 1 tbsp brown sugar with the 1 tbsp white sugar before sprinkling.
Bake the bread: Bake at 180°C fan-forced on the middle rack for 15–20 minutes, checking from 12 minutes. For fully crispy texture, bake closer to 18–20 minutes.
Cool and enjoy: Cool on the tray for 3–5 minutes until the caramelised sugar hardens. Pull apart and serve warm or at room temperature.

Flavour boost - Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract into the 25g melted butter for extra flavour.
Spice kick - Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon into the 1 tbsp sugar for a warm, cosy twist.
Sweet-salty balance - Sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes on top after baking for contrast.
Extra caramel finish - Replace 1 tbsp white sugar with 1 tbsp brown sugar for deeper caramel flavour.
Crunch upgrade - Add 1 tbsp crushed almonds or walnuts before baking for extra texture.
Storage - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Re-crisp at 160°C for 5 minutes.