Description
Delight in warm, flaky Honey Buns with a rich honey glaze and a tender, cinnamon-infused interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shortening (melted)
- Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Warm water (as needed)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, mix the warm water, honey, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Create the Dough: Add the egg, vanilla, melted shortening, sugar, salt, and flour to the activated yeast. Stir until you form a soft, pliable dough.
- Kneading and Rising: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns: Roll the dough into a rectangle, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, roll tightly, slice into individual buns, and place them in a greased dish.
- Fry the Buns: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the buns for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Add warm water as necessary until desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Dip or drizzle the glaze over buns once slightly cooled. Allow to set briefly before serving warm!
Notes
For best results, ensure yeast is fresh and use a thermometer for frying oil. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg