Description
Homemade Honey Buns are soft, golden pastries swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich honey glaze. These nostalgic treats are fluffy, sticky, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant or active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/4 cup honey (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll into a log and slice into 8–10 pieces. Shape each into an oval or spiral.
- Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together honey, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to form a glaze. Drizzle over warm buns.
- Cool slightly before serving to allow the glaze to soak in.
Notes
- Add nutmeg or cardamom to filling for extra warmth.
- Swap honey for maple syrup in the glaze for a twist.
- Top with vanilla icing or chopped pecans for a richer treat.
- Dough can be made the night before and refrigerated.
- Freeze baked buns for longer storage; reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
