Classic Homemade Honey Buns (Printer-Friendly Version)
Fluffy, golden buns with cinnamon swirls and a sticky honey glaze for nostalgic mornings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Dough
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480 grams all-purpose flour
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240 milliliters whole milk, warmed
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7 grams active dry yeast
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50 grams granulated sugar
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5 grams salt
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2 large eggs
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56 grams unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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15 grams ground cinnamon
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50 grams granulated sugar
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28 grams unsalted butter, melted
→ Glaze
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60 grams honey
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60 grams powdered sugar
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30 milliliters whole milk
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Warm the milk to approximately 40°C and combine it with sugar and active dry yeast. Allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
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Incorporate melted butter, eggs, and salt into the yeast mixture. Add the flour gradually while mixing to form a soft dough.
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Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes until elastic and smooth.
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Cover the dough bowl and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Brush with melted butter and evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll tightly from the long side.
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Cut the rolled dough into 2.5 cm thick sections using a sharp knife or dental floss.
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Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and bake the buns for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
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While warm, whisk honey, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Generously pour the glaze over the buns and allow it to set slightly before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Use a cooling rack to allow buns to cool evenly and help the glaze set with a crisp yet tender finish.
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The dough can be refrigerated overnight after the first rise, then shaped and baked the following day.