Description
This Homemade Honey Bun Recipe is a delightful and comforting treat that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. With its soft, pillowy dough, rich cinnamon-brown sugar swirl, and glorious honey glaze, these honey buns are sure to create joyful memories for your family.
Ingredients
1 cup Warm Milk (240ml)
2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (7g)
¼ cup Granulated Sugar (50g)
1 large Egg, at Room Temperature
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled (57g)
½ teaspoon Salt
3 cups All-Purpose Flour (360g), plus more for dusting
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened (113g)
¾ cup Packed Light Brown Sugar (150g)
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamo
2 cups Powdered Sugar (240g)
¼ cup Milk (60ml), or more as needed
2 tablespoons Honey
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the mixture, stir gently, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy
- Add egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk together and gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer
- Lightly grease a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size
- Prepare the filling by creaming together softened butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until spreadable
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough, leaving a small border at one end
- Roll the dough into a tight log from the long edge opposite the border and seal the seam
- Cut the log into 12 equal slices using dental floss or a sharp knife
- Arrange the slices in a greased 9×13 inch pan, leaving space between each bun. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the honey buns for 20-25 minutes until golden brow
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, honey, and vanilla until smooth to prepare the glaze
- Immediately drizzle the glaze over the warm buns upon taking them out of the oven. Allow them to cool slightly before serving
Notes
Ensure milk is warmed to 105-115°F for yeast activation.
Knead until dough is smooth and elastic for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun
- Calories: 450-550 kcal
- Sugar: 35-45 g
- Sodium: 200-250 mg
- Fat: 20-25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12-15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60-70 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 8-10 g
- Cholesterol: 60-80 mg