Description

Warm, sweet, and perfectly glazed, homemade honey buns are a treat that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. These golden, fluffy pastries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them an ideal indulgence for breakfast, snacks, or any occasion that calls for something sweet.

Ingredients

½ cup warm water

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon active yeast

2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup honey

¼ cup shortening (melted)

3 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon salt

Vegetable oil (for frying)

¼ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar)

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)

4 ⅔ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)

2 ½ tablespoons honey (for glaze)

1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

¼ teaspoon salt (for glaze)

Warm water (for glaze)

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and yeast. Whisk until just combined and let sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
Swap to a dough hook, then add the remaining sugar, flour, honey, melted shortening, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Knead on medium speed for about 8 minutes until the dough is sticky yet smooth.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon and granulated sugar.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 12” by 8” rectangle. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the surface and press it in gently. Roll the dough tightly, slice it into 8 pieces, and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise for 45 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan to 365°F (185°C).
Fry the honey buns in batches for 90 seconds per side or until golden brown. Transfer them to a cooling rack.
Whisk together powdered sugar, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Add warm water gradually to achieve the desired glaze consistency.
Dip each fried honey bun into the glaze while still warm, ensuring a generous coating. Let them rest on the cooling rack to set.
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can bake the honey buns at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Try different glaze variations such as vanilla or cream cheese glaze for a different flavor.
For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts over the buns before frying.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 honey bun
Calories: 330
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg