Homemade Honey Bun Recipe (Baked or Fried) Recipe
These soft, sweet Homemade Honey Buns have the same melt-in-your-mouth texture that you love from store-bought honey buns! Sticky and sweet with a cinnamon sugar filling, and creamy homemade glaze.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm water, between 105°F-115°F
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup shortening, melted
- Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 4 ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Warm water, as needed
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: Mix warm water, honey, egg, and vanilla. Add melted shortening and combine.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: With a stand mixer and dough hook, mix until well combined. Knead for 8 minutes.
- Rise the dough: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Roll out the dough: Shape dough, add cinnamon sugar, roll up, and cut into pieces.
- Rise the buns: Let the buns rise for about 45 minutes.
- Fry or bake: Fry in oil until golden brown or bake in the oven.
- Glaze: Dip each bun in the glaze.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade honey buns!
Notes
- Storage: Honey buns may be stored in an airtight container or baggie for up to 5 days.
- Best The Next Day: Let the honey buns sit in an airtight container on the counter for a day or two for optimal softness.
- Yeast Tips: Ensure water temperature is between 105°F-115°F for yeast activation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun
- Calories: 504 kcal
- Sugar: 77g
- Sodium: 194mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 107g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
