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German Honey Toast

Thick slices of crusty bread fried in butter, glazed with warm honey, and dusted with cinnamon.

11 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick-cut crusty white bread
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp wildflower honey
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch flake sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt half of the 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Place 2 slices thick-cut crusty white bread in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.

  3. 3

    Flip the 2 slices thick-cut crusty white bread, add remaining 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter to the pan, and toast the second side for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drizzle 2 tbsp wildflower honey over the top of each toast while hot in the pan.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 pinch flake sea salt, then cook for 30 seconds more until honey bubbles gently.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and serve warm.

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Questions

How do I know when German Honey Toast is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until honey bubbles gently.

Is there a substitute for honey in German Honey Toast?

The entry for German Honey Toast calls for 2 tbsp wildflower honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make German Honey Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in German Honey Toast is 2 slices thick-cut crusty white bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is German Honey Toast vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and 2 tbsp wildflower honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in German Honey Toast?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 5 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 260 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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