Description
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of our Homemade Honey Bun Recipe, where every bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience reminiscent of your favorite store-bought treats. These delightful buns are perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed as a sweet breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert. You can choose to bake or fry them, allowing for a customizable treat that is easy to prepare with simple ingredients. With a luscious cinnamon sugar filling and a creamy homemade glaze, these honey buns are sure to become a cherished addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 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 shortening (melted)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Mix warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla in another bowl; add melted shortening.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients using a stand mixer until fully mixed.
- Knead on medium speed for about 8 minutes; shape into a ball and let rise until doubled (1–2 hours).
- Prepare cinnamon sugar mix while the dough rises.
- Roll out the risen dough and fill with cinnamon sugar; roll up and cut into pieces.
- Allow cut pieces to rise again for about 45 minutes before baking or frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg