Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade honey buns with this easy recipe that caters to both baked and fried preferences. These soft, sweet treats are infused with a rich cinnamon filling and topped with a luscious creamy glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an irresistible snack. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or crispy from the fryer, these honey buns are sure to impress family and friends during gatherings or cozy mornings at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create these nostalgic comfort treats that bring smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 melted shortening
- Cinnamon sugar mixture (1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon)
- Glaze: powdered sugar, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla; add melted shortening.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients using a stand mixer until dough forms. Knead on medium speed for about 8 minutes.
- Shape dough into a ball and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours until nearly doubled.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll up tightly and cut into pieces; place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Let rise again for about 45 minutes before baking or frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg