Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of these Homemade Honey Buns, a delightful treat that combines a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a sticky, sweet cinnamon filling and creamy glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these buns are designed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Whether you choose to bake or fry them, this recipe delivers an irresistible flavor that will transport you back to your childhood. Made with simple pantry staples, these honey buns are easy to whip up anytime you need a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water (105°F-115°F)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shortening (melted)
- For Cinnamon Sugar Filling: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- For Glaze: 4 2/3 cups powdered sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and more
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine warm water, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and melted shortening.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients using a stand mixer with a dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly from one long side and slice into equal pieces.
- Allow to rise again for about 45 minutes before baking or frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg