These Coffee Butter Toasts are a delicious twist on classic coffee buns, featuring soft bread topped with a rich coffee butter crust that bakes until golden, crisp, and aromatic. You can use my Brioche Bread for an extra soft and buttery base, but it is not necessary. Your favourite sliced bread works beautifully too. Enjoy them warm for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or whenever you are craving a quick and comforting coffee flavoured snack.
Why you will love this recipe?
There is something so satisfying about biting through the crisp coffee crust and getting to the warm, buttery bread underneath. These Coffee Butter Toasts are perfect when you want a bakery style treat without spending hours in the kitchen. For an even richer and softer centre, you can use my Brioche Bread recipe, although there is absolutely no need to make brioche from scratch. Regular sliced bread works beautifully too, making this recipe easy to prepare whenever the craving hits. You can also make the classic version or add mozzarella for a delicious sweet and savoury contrast.
Expert Tips for Best Results!
- Use Softened Butter – The butter should be soft enough to mix easily but not melted. Melted butter can make the topping too loose and prevent it from forming a proper crust.
- Don’t Skimp on the Topping – A generous layer of coffee butter mixture is what gives these toasts their signature crisp coffee crust, so don’t spread it too thin.
- Watch the Air Fryer – Air fryers vary in temperature and power. Start checking the toast around 8 minutes to prevent the coffee topping from becoming too dark.
- Let the Crust Set – Allow the toast to rest for a few minutes after cooking. The topping continues to firm up as it cools, giving you a better crisp texture.
- Serve Warm – For the best experience, enjoy the toast while it is still warm. The coffee aroma is strongest and the contrast between the crisp topping and soft bread is at its best.
How to make Coffee Butter Toasts (roti boy inspired Toasts)?
Step 1: Prepare the Coffee Butter Mixture
First, place the softened butter and icing sugar in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Add the Egg and Coffee
Next, add the egg, instant coffee powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture becomes smooth and evenly combined.
Step 3: Add the Flour
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Mix until you have a smooth, thick, buttery mixture suitable for piping.
Step 4: Dissolve the Coffee
For a smoother coffee flavour, dissolve the instant coffee in the warm water to form a paste before incorporating it into the butter mixture. This helps distribute the coffee evenly without leaving dry pockets.
Step 5: Add the Coffee Topping
Pipe a thick, generous layer of the coffee butter mixture over the top of the sandwich. Make sure the surface is well covered so it develops a crisp, golden crust during cooking.
Step 6: Make the Cheesy Version
For the mozzarella variation, spread a thin layer of butter over one slice of bread. Add the mozzarella slices, then cover with a second slice of bread. Pipe the coffee butter mixture generously over the top.
Step 7: Bake in the Oven
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C / 355°F. Place the assembled toasts on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the coffee topping is golden brown and firm with a crisp crust.
Step 8: Air Fry Until Golden
Alternatively, preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 355°F. Place the toasts in the basket without overcrowding and air fry for 8–10 minutes. Start checking around the 8-minute mark, as air fryers can cook faster. The topping should be golden and firm.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
Finally, allow the toast to cool for a few minutes after baking. This short resting time allows the coffee crust to firm up and become even crispier. Serve these coffee butter toasts warm for the best texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my coffee crust soft instead of crispy?
The topping may have been too warm, insufficiently mixed, or underbaked. Make sure the butter is softened rather than melted and bake until the topping is golden and firm. The crust can also soften as it cools, so these toasts are best enjoyed warm.
Why did my coffee topping spread?
The butter mixture may have been too warm or too soft. Chill it briefly before piping if necessary, and make sure the assembled toast is placed into a properly preheated oven or air fryer.
Can I use brewed coffee instead of instant coffee?
Instant coffee is recommended because it provides a concentrated coffee flavor without adding too much liquid to the topping.
Can I freeze Coffee Butter Toasts?
It is better to freeze the unbaked assembled toast rather than the finished toast. Freeze it until firm, then transfer it to an airtight freezer safe container and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
How should I store leftover Coffee Butter Toasts?
These toasts are best enjoyed fresh while the crust is crisp. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day, then reheat briefly in an oven or air fryer to restore some crispness.
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Coffee Butter Toasts (roti boy inspired Toasts)
Coffee Butter Toasts combine soft bread with a rich, buttery coffee topping that bakes into a crisp, golden crust. Make the classic version or add mozzarella for a delicious sweet and savory twist.
Ingredients
For the coffee butter mixture:
- 6 tbsp Softened butter (90g)
- 6 tbsp Icing sugar (75g)
- 1 Egg
- 1 heaped tbsp Instant coffee powder
- 3/4 tbsp Warm water
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour (105g)
- A pinch of Salt
For assembly:
- 6 Bread slices (brioche recommended, or any bread of choice)
- Butter blocks / slices (for spreading)
- Mozzarella slices (optional, for the cheesy version)
Instructions
- Add the softened butter and icing sugar to a bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the egg, instant coffee powder, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Mix until a smooth, thick, buttery mixture forms.
- Dissolve the instant coffee in the warm water to create a smooth paste. If not already incorporated, mix it thoroughly into the butter mixture.
- Place one slice of bread on a work surface and spread a generous layer of butter blocks or slices over it. Top with another slice of bread.
- Pipe a thick, even layer of the coffee butter mixture generously over the top of the sandwich.
- For a mozzarella toast, spread a thin layer of butter over one slice of bread. Add mozzarella slices, top with another slice of bread, and pipe the coffee butter mixture generously over the top.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 355°F. Place the assembled toasts on a lined baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the coffee topping is golden brown, firm, and crisp.
- Alternatively, preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 355°F. Air fry the assembled toasts for 8–10 minutes, checking around 8 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
- Remove from the oven or air fryer and allow the toast to cool for a few minutes. This helps the coffee crust firm up and become crisp.
- Serve warm while the topping is crisp and the bread is soft and tender.
Notes
- For the softest and richest result, you can use my Brioche Bread recipe as the base for these Coffee Butter Toasts. However, making homemade brioche is completely optional. Regular sliced bread works perfectly well too.
If you like Sweet Breads recipes like these, you should definitely check out my:
1) Brown Butter Banana Bread
2) Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
