Classic Homemade Honey Buns
Soft and fluffy honey buns drizzled with honey glaze, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- ½ cup sugar Can reduce or substitute with a sugar alternative.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- ¾ cup milk Can use almond or coconut milk for dairy-free option.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
- 1 large egg Can use flaxseed mixture as an egg replacer for vegan option.
- ½ cup honey
Glaze Ingredients
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water Adjust for desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Measure all ingredients including flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, yeast, milk, butter, egg, honey, powdered sugar, and water.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan, warm milk and melt butter over low heat. Add yeast to warm milk and let sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Pour yeast mixture into dry ingredients bowl. Add egg and mix until dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Rising
- Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping
- Punch down risen dough and roll out to a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread honey over the rolled dough and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into pieces of about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Arrange pieces in a greased baking dish cut side up.
- Cover the baking dish and let buns rise again for 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake buns for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While buns bake, mix powdered sugar with water for glaze if desired.
Notes
For best results, do not overwork the dough and ensure yeast is active. Customize with various fillings as desired.