I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new photos and a few more success tips. This homemade honey butter topping will become a staple in your kitchen, especially if you enjoy cornbread, biscuits, rolls, pancakes, and crusty homemade bread.
Grab These 4 Ingredients
Butter: Start with unsalted butter that’s been softened to room temperature. You can use American-style butter or European-style butter (which has a slightly higher butterfat percentage). Pictured here is Kerrygold brand. Honey: Any honey you have is great. Wildflower, clover, raw, Tupelo—they all work here. Confectioners’ sugar: My little secret ingredient for ultra-creamy honey butter. It doesn’t make the butter overly sweet. Flaky sea salt: If you need a recommendation, I use and love Maldon flaky sea salt.
How to Make Homemade Honey Butter (It’s Easy)
Beat the softened butter because you want it really soft and creamy from the start. If you don’t have a mixer, you can do this with a spoon and some arm muscle. Another reader, Jessica, commented: “Once in a while I just have to comment because something is sooo good and this honey butter is one of those things!! … And so easy! Sooo delicious. Make this if you’re debating it! Don’t ever eat pancakes without it! ★★★★★” Beat in the rest of the ingredients until combined. That’s all… you’re done. Feel free to drizzle extra honey and sprinkle extra salt on top when serving. Honey butter is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures. When you spread this little indulgence onto a piece of toast, you are on your way to honey-kissed bliss, pure and simple.
4 Honey Butter Variations
Tasty Vehicles for Your Honey Butter
These are just a few suggestions—I’m sure you can think of many, many more ways to enjoy it! For breakfast…
Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread Pumpkin Pancakes Biscuits Healthy Banana Pancakes Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes Blueberry Muffins Morning Glory Muffins Pumpkin Spice Waffles Buttermilk Waffles
For snack or anytime…
No-Knead Honey Oat Bread Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Zucchini Bread & Zucchini Muffins No-Knead Cranberry Nut Bread Blueberry Scones, Chocolate Chip Scones, or Cranberry Orange Scones Whole Wheat Banana Bread
At the dinner table…
Irish Soda Bread Cornbread & Cornbread Muffins Soft Dinner Rolls & Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls Honey Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls Soft Pretzel Rolls
