Delicious Homemade Honey Buns Your Family Will Love
These Homemade Honey Buns are soft, sweet, and a delightful breakfast treat that your family will adore.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Skillet
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour You may need additional flour for rolling.
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Instant Yeast Does not need to be bloomed.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavor.
- 1 cup Warm Water 105°F-115°F to activate yeast.
- 1/4 cup Honey Warm for easier mixing.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
- 1/4 cup Melted Shortening Substitutable with butter.
For Frying or Baking
- as needed Vegetable or Peanut Oil Maintain oil temperature between 350°F to 365°F.
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Forms the base of the glaze.
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Enhances glaze texture and flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- as needed cup Warm Water Adjusts glaze consistency.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until evenly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of warm water, 1/4 cup of honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add in 1/4 cup of melted shortening, ensuring everything is combined smoothly.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms and knead for about 8 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare the filling by mixing 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
- Once risen, roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Allow the slices to rise again for about 45 minutes.
- For frying, heat oil between 350°F to 365°F and fry honey buns for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. For baking, preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While warm, dip or drizzle the honey buns with the glaze made from 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, and warm water as needed.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh yeast for best results. Personalize your fillings as desired.