Sweet and Sticky Homemade Honey Buns
These soft and fluffy honey buns are drenched in sticky honey goodness, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110°F to activate the yeast.
- Combine the warm milk, honey, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the instant yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Whisk in the egg until blended.
- Gradually add flour, mixing as you go.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 30 minutes.
- Punch down, roll into a rectangle, cut into strips and shape into buns.
- Arrange the honey buns in a greased dish and let rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with extra honey while warm.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Leftover honey buns can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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