Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of these Homemade Honey Buns, perfect for any occasion. With their soft, fluffy texture and a sweet cinnamon filling, these buns can be baked or fried to match your preference. Whether enjoyed at breakfast, as a dessert, or as a snack, they are sure to bring warmth and joy to your table. The combination of honey and glaze creates an irresistible flavor that rivals store-bought options. Customize with your favorite toppings and fillings for a unique twist every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water (between 105°F-115°F)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shortening (melted)
- Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar filling)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 2/3 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
- Warm water (as needed for glaze)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla; then add melted shortening.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients using a stand mixer; knead for about 8 minutes.
- Let dough rise until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before rolling into a log.
- Cut into pieces and let rise again on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake or fry until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg