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Homemade Honey Buns Recipe

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Homemade Honey Buns are soft, sweet, and fragrant pastries featuring a cinnamon sugar swirl and a honey glaze. This recipe combines a tender yeast dough with a rich cinnamon filling, baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious honey glaze, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 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)

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Glaze

  • 4 2/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • melted butter (approximately 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt until evenly combined to prepare your dry mixture.
  2. Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the warm water (105°F-115°F), honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the melted shortening to incorporate.
  3. Knead the dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Knead the dough for approximately 8 minutes until it becomes sticky but still workable. This develops the gluten for a soft texture.
  4. First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 2 hours, or until it nearly doubles in size.
  5. Prepare cinnamon sugar filling: While the dough is rising, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  6. Shape the dough: Once risen, roll the dough out on a floured surface into an 8 by 12-inch rectangle. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the rolled dough. Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, then seal the ends with a bit of water to prevent unraveling.
  7. Cut and second rise: Slice the log into individual pieces of desired size (typically 1 to 1.5 inches thick). Arrange the pieces on a greased baking pan, cover, and allow them to rise again for about 45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Bake the buns: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the risen buns for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
  9. Make the glaze: While the buns bake, combine powdered sugar, honey, melted butter (about 2 tablespoons), and vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir until a smooth glaze forms.
  10. Glaze and serve: Once the honey buns are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over the top to add sweetness and shine. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • The dough temperature should be kept warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
  • If you prefer, honey buns can be fried until golden for a different texture, but baking is recommended for a lighter version.
  • Ensure the buns have a good second rise to achieve a tender and fluffy interior.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar or liquid butter/honey as needed.
  • Store leftover honey buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: honey buns, sweet rolls, cinnamon sugar buns, homemade pastries, breakfast buns, yeast rolls

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