Homemade Honey Buns
Picture plunging your teeth into a Honey Bun. Where the crispy outer layer. Meets a fluffy warm center. Each mouthful bursts with the delicate sweetness of honey and a touch of cinnamon. This delightful recipe brings the charm of home-baked treats right to your own kitchen. Delivering a moment of sheer delight with every bun. Made with care and basic ingredients. These honey buns are more than a snack. They're like a hug and a sweet nod. To the pleasures of baking and sharing. Whether it's a sunny morning. Or a lazy afternoon. These buns guarantee to fill your home with the scent of homemade joy.
14 Servings
Ingredients
For the Honey Buns:
- 2¼ c all-purpose flour
- ¼ c sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ c milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- ⅓ c butter melted, cooled
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-2½ c vegetable oil for frying
For The Icing:
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1¼ c powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Honey Buns:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl mix together 2¼ cups of flour, ¼ cup of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Warm up the Milk: Heat ⅔ cup of milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Until it reaches a temperature (around 110°F).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add a packet of yeast ⅓ cup of melted (and cooled) butter 1 egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the milk. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Prepare the Dough: Pour the mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to knead on medium speed for 10 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients.
- First Rise: Grease another bowl, with 1½ teaspoons of vegetable oil. Shape the dough into a ball. Place it in the greased bowl. And cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 1½ hours. Or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Buns: On a floured surface. Flatten out the dough into a rectangle (15 inches long and 8 inches wide). Sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Roll up the dough into a log. Starting from one side. Seal the edge by moistening it with water.
- Second Rise: Use unflavored floss to slice the log into 1-inch pieces. Place the slices on parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. And let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Cooking the Buns: Heat 2 2½ cups of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the buns a few at a time. Until they turn brown on each side. Remove them. Place on paper towels to absorb any oil.
For the Frosting:
- Preparing the Frosting: In a bowl blend 3 tablespoons of butter, 1¼ cups of sifted confectioners sugar 2 tablespoons of milk, 2 teaspoons of honey and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract until it's smooth.
- Frosting the Buns: Once the buns have cooled slightly. Dip their tops in the frosting. Drizzle it over them. Let the frosting set before serving.
- Enjoy your Homemade Honey Buns!
Notes
For a variation of these Homemade Honey Buns. You can simply swap out the regular flour with a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Make sure to keep the ratio at 1:1 for an effortless substitution. This shift lets the buns preserve their texture and rise. Although it might be slightly different with gluten-free flour. Don’t forget to check that all your other ingredients. Like vanilla extract and powdered sugar are also certified-free gluten. To prevent any hidden gluten. Creating an inclusive. And joyful baking experience for all.