Description
Homemade Honey Buns are a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and sweetness. These soft, pillowy pastries are drizzled with a luscious honey glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress family and friends with their irresistible flavor and beautiful golden-brown appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Activate Yeast: Warm the milk until lukewarm, then mix in yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3. Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 5. Shape Buns: Punch down the dough gently, divide into equal portions, shape into balls, and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- 6. Second Rise: Cover with a cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- 8. Glaze: Mix honey, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm buns before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize your buns by adding chocolate chips or dried fruits. Experiment with flavored glazes like almond or lemon for added zest.