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Homemade Honey Buns

Homemade Honey Buns

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Homemade Honey Buns are a delightful treat that captures the essence of comfort food. These soft, sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful afternoon snack. With a fluffy texture and a sweet glaze, they’re sure to become a favorite among family and friends. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to whip up these nostalgic honey buns in your own kitchen, making them ideal for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 14 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • ⅓ cup butter (melted, cooled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp vegetable oil
  • 2- cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 3 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. In another bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while stirring until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  4. Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon over the surface before rolling tightly into a log and cutting into 14 equal pieces.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each bun until golden brown on all sides and drain on paper towels.
  6. For the glaze, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled buns before serving.
  • Author: Ina Cripple
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 honey bun (60g)
  • Calories: 215
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg