Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade honey buns with this easy recipe that yields soft, sweet, and sticky treats perfect for breakfast or dessert. These homemade honey buns are filled with a heavenly cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a creamy glaze that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you choose to bake or fry them, these versatile buns are sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize your honey buns by adding nuts or dried fruits to the filling for an extra flavor twist. Enjoy the aroma of fresh baking right in your kitchen!

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water (105°F-115°F)
1/3 cup honey
1 large egg
1/4 cup shortening (melted)
Filling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze: 4 2/3 cups powdered sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
In another bowl, mix warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla until combined. Add melted shortening.
Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients using a stand mixer on low speed until mixed.
Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth; let rise in an oiled bowl until doubled (1-2 hours).
Mix filling ingredients in a small bowl.
Roll dough into a rectangle, sprinkle filling mixture on top, roll up tightly, and cut into pieces.
Let pieces rise again on parchment-lined sheets (about 45 minutes).
Fry or bake at 350°F until golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking or Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg