Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Honey Buns, a treat that melds sweetness with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These soft and sticky buns are perfect for any time of day—whether as a delicious breakfast, a dessert, or a sweet snack. Infused with a rich cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a creamy homemade glaze, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Bake or fry them according to your preference for an extraordinary flavor sensation that will leave everyone craving more.
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
- For frying: Vegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, combine warm water, honey, egg, vanilla, and melted shortening.
- Use a stand mixer to combine wet ingredients with dry until mixed; knead for 8 minutes until somewhat sticky.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let rise for 1-2 hours until nearly doubled.
- Roll the risen dough into an 8"x12" rectangle sprinkled with cinnamon sugar; roll tightly from one long edge.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces and place on parchment-lined baking sheets; let rise for about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg