Rhea's Western Bread Fingers with Honey Lemon Dipping Sauce

Elevate your snack game with Rhea’s Western Bread Fingers with Honey Lemon Dipping Sauce—a perfect blend of crispy indulgence and refreshing sweetness. These golden-brown bread strips are coated in a light, seasoned batter featuring a hint of paprika for an optional spicy twist, then fried to perfection for a satisfyingly crunchy bite. The star of the show, however, is the zesty honey lemon dipping sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, zest, and a drizzle of honey, delivering a tangy-sweet contrast that pairs beautifully with the savory bread fingers. Ideal as a party appetizer, an afternoon snack, or a unique treat for family dinners, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and serves up to 4. Perfect for lovers of comfort food with a gourmet flair, these irresistible bread fingers will keep everyone reaching for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Bread slices (preferably thick-cut)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional for a spicy kick)
• 0.75 cup Cold water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 pinch Salt (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the bread slices into even strips (approximately 1 inch wide) to form 'fingers.' Set them aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).

Step 3

Slowly add the cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously, until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be slightly thick, enough to coat the bread strips evenly.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil — it should sizzle and float to the surface quickly.

Step 5

Dip each bread strip into the batter, making sure it is fully coated, and gently place it into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 6

Cook each batch of bread fingers for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 7

To prepare the honey lemon dipping sauce, whisk together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 8

Serve the crispy bread fingers warm with the honey lemon dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5482.1

Total Fat 483.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2981.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 64.8g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339.0mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 476.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.6%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 20.8%