Description
Indulge in the warm, sweet goodness of Homemade Honey Buns, a delightful treat that evokes fond memories of cozy breakfasts and comforting snacks. These buns are soft, fluffy, and topped with a luscious glaze that enhances their sweetness. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a simple afternoon indulgence, this easy recipe ensures you can whip up these classic treats in no time. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the fryer or drizzled with glaze, each bite promises to satisfy your cravings for something deliciously sweet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-2½ cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the glaze: 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1¼ cup sifted powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, cooled melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl covered with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick and cut into equal pieces for frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry each piece until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- While cooling slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking melted butter with powdered sugar, milk, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip each warm honey bun into the glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 honey bun (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg