Description
Homemade Honey Buns are soft, sweet rolls swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a warm vanilla honey glaze. These irresistible treats are like a cross between cinnamon rolls and glazed donuts—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
- For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in eggs, butter, and salt. Gradually add flour, kneading until dough is smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with mixer).
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1–1.5 hours.
- Roll dough into a rectangle on floured surface. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, and drizzle with honey if using.
- Roll up tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 buns. Place on greased baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- While baking, mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Brush warm buns with glaze immediately after baking.
Notes
- Add a touch of nutmeg for extra spice in the filling.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a twist.
- Make mini versions by slicing thinner rolls.
- Prepare dough the night before and refrigerate.
- Store in airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
