Homemade Honey Bun Recipe
Soft, fluffy honey buns made from scratchCan be baked or friedFinished with cinnamon sugar and honey glaze
Ingredients
- For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm water 105°F–115°F
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup shortening melted
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- For the Cinnamon Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- For the Glaze
- 4⅔ cups powdered sugar
- 2½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Warm water as needed
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla. Stir in melted shortening.
- Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix on low until combined, then knead on medium for 8 minutes.
- Shape dough into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until nearly doubled.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Roll dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar, leaving one clean edge.
- Roll tightly, seal the edge with water, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly press each piece, and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
- Baking: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Frying: Fry at 350°F oil for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Glaze warm buns generously. This Homemade Honey Bun Recipe is best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
- Serve warm with tea or coffee
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for depth