Description
These Classic Homemade Honey Buns are soft, cinnamon-swirled pastries topped with a sticky honey glaze—perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made from scratch, this comforting bakery-style treat is better than store-bought and free of preservatives. Great for freezing and reheating. Ideal for brunches, holidays, or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for dough)
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
⅓ cup honey
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Warm the milk slightly and combine it with ⅓ cup sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
2. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the mixture. Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead using a stand mixer for 5–6 minutes or by hand for 10 minutes until smooth.
4. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Roll dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
6. Roll up tightly from the long edge and cut into 1-inch slices.
7. Arrange buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes or until golden.
9. Mix honey, powdered sugar, and milk to form glaze. Pour over warm buns and let it set.
Notes
Let the dough rise fully before baking for a fluffy texture.
Use dental floss to slice the rolled dough cleanly without flattening.
Warm leftover buns briefly in the microwave to restore freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg