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Homemade Honey Buns

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These homemade honey buns are soft, cinnamon-swirled rolls topped with a sweet, sticky honey glaze. They’re nostalgic, comforting, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 2.5 hours
  • Yield: 12 honey buns
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp warm water (as needed for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix yeast with warm milk and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, softened butter, and the yeast mixture. Mix and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–1.5 hours.
  4. Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread 2 tbsp softened butter over it and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll into a tight log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Meanwhile, mix honey, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and warm water until smooth to make the glaze.
  9. Drizzle glaze over warm honey buns and let it soak in before serving.

Notes

  • Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for texture.
  • Pour honey-butter mixture into the pan before baking for extra gooey buns.
  • Substitute cream cheese glaze for a tangy twist.
  • Use instant yeast and skip proofing step if preferred.
  • Make dough ahead and refrigerate overnight for convenience.

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