Description
Homemade Honey Buns are a delightful treat that will transport you back to your childhood. With their soft and pillowy texture, sweet glaze, and warm cinnamon flavor, these buns are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any occasion that calls for something special. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can add your favorite spices or toppings to create a unique version that suits your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
- 1¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 2 tsp honey
- 2–2½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Whisk together.
- In another bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and let rise for about 90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 14 pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the buns until golden brown on both sides—about 2-3 minutes per side.
- For the glaze, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm buns before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg