Description
These homemade honey buns are soft, fluffy, and coated with a sweet honey glaze. Made from scratch with a simple dough, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a luscious honey-infused glaze, they make a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- ⅓ cup butter (melted, cooled)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Frying:
- 2-2½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Glaze:
- 3 tbsp butter (melted) for glaze
- 1¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted) for glaze
- 2 tbsp milk for glaze
- 2 tsp honey for glaze
- ½ tsp vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, melted and cooled butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and proof the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for approximately 90 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the honey buns: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangular shape about ½ inch thick. Brush the surface generously with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon evenly. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 14 equal-sized pieces.
- Fry the buns: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). Fry each bun piece carefully in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the buns and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make and apply the glaze: In a bowl, mix together the sifted powdered sugar, milk, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle this sweet glaze over the warm honey buns before serving to add a luscious finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature (around 350°F) to prevent greasy buns.
- You can add cinnamon sugar or other spices inside the rolls for extra flavor.
- Letting the dough rise properly is key to achieving a light and fluffy texture.
- If you prefer, bake the buns instead of frying for a lighter version (bake at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes until golden).
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep buns soft.
