Description
Honey Buns are a delightful blend of soft, fluffy dough enveloped in a sticky honey glaze. These warm pastries are perfect for breakfast or dessert, evoking nostalgia while creating new memories in your kitchen. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible treats that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar; sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine melted butter, honey, and milk with the yeast mixture. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into small balls; place them in a greased baking pan close together.
- Cover again with the cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with extra honey if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg