Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of our Homemade Honey Bun Recipe, whether baked or fried! These soft, fluffy treats are filled with a gooey cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with a creamy homemade glaze that makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or a special dessert, these honey buns bring the warmth of home baking right to your kitchen. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a comforting treat that will remind you of your favorite childhood snacks. Customize them with your choice of toppings or fillings to suit any palate, and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water (between 105°F-115°F)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shortening (melted)
- Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar filling)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar filling)
- 4 2/3 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
- Warm water (as needed for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined; add melted shortening and mix again until combined.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
- Increase mixer speed to medium and knead for about 8 minutes until somewhat sticky but workable.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides in oil.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel; let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours until almost doubled in size.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by mixing cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Once risen, turn out the dough onto a floured surface; roll it into an 8” by 12” rectangle and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll from one long side towards the clean edge tightly, brushing the clean edge with water before sealing.
- Trim off pinched ends and cut into equal one-inch pieces; place on parchment-lined baking sheet allowing space between each piece.
- Press down lightly on each piece before letting them rise again for about 45 minutes until puffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on baking/frying method
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg