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Homemade Honey Buns

Soft and fluffy Homemade Honey Buns are made from scratch with honey-sweetened yeast dough, cinnamon honey butter, and even more warm honey butter melted over the top.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rise Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Rolls-Biscuits-Muffins
Cuisine: American
Keyword: active dry yeast, buns, honey buns, rolls, sweet rolls, yeast rolls
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 362kcal

Ingredients

Honey Buns

  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 105 degrees F.
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour

Honey Butter

  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Combine the warm milk, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy.
  • Add the eggs, melted butter, honey, and remaining granulated sugar. Whisk for about 1 minute, or until well combined.
  • Add the flour and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead the dough in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • Place the dough in the mixing bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • While the dough rises, prepare the honey butter. Stir together the honey, softened butter, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  • Roll the risen dough into a sheet about ½ inch thick. Spread about ¾ of the honey butter evenly over the dough, reserving the remainder for topping.
  • Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 12 even pieces. Arrange the buns in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover the baking dish and allow the shaped buns to rise a second time, for about 45-60 minutes or until the rolls have doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  • Spread the reserved honey butter over the warm buns. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure the butter for the honey butter is softened, not melted. This gives you a smooth, creamy mixture that’s easy to spread.
  • If the yeast mixture doesn’t foam after about 5 minutes, start over. Make sure the milk is warm but not hot.
  • You can knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • For a stronger honey flavor, omit the cinnamon from the honey butter.
  • If using unsalted butter, add about ½ teaspoon of salt to the dough and at least ¼ teaspoon to the honey butter.
  • Store honey buns in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Warm an individual honey bun in the microwave for about 15 seconds before serving.
  • If you plan to store some of the buns, leave the honey butter topping off those buns and add it after reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg