20-Min Barmbrack Toast with Whipped Butter
Toasted slices of fruit-studded barmbrack with whipped honey butter—the Irish teatime classic turned into a fast, craveable open-faced snack. Sweet, buttery, and ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) barmbrack loaf (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp candied orange peel or dried apricots, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the barmbrack into 0.5-inch-thick pieces. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk butter, honey, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, lay slices flat in a single layer.
- 4
Toast 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy at the edges. Work in batches if needed.
- 5
Transfer toast to a plate. Spread each slice generously with whipped butter while still warm.
- 6
Top with candied peel or apricots if using. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- serrated bread knife
- kitchen towel
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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