Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Honey Buns, whether baked or fried. These sweet pastries are soft, fluffy, and filled with a warm cinnamon sugar mixture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a creamy homemade glaze, they make an irresistible breakfast treat or dessert. Perfect for brunches or family gatherings, these honey buns are sure to bring joy to your table. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this comforting classic right in your kitchen.
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
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted shortening
- For the cinnamon sugar filling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl until combined. Stir in melted shortening.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients using a stand mixer with a dough hook on low speed.
- Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until somewhat sticky but workable.
- Shape into a ball and let rise in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar filling while dough rises.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix.
- Roll up tightly and cut into pieces; let them rise again for about 45 minutes before baking or frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg