HOMEMADE HONEY BUNS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a measuring cup or small bowl, add lukewarm water, pinch of sugar, and yeast. Stir to combine and set aside for a few minutes while you prepare the next step.
• In a large bowl, mix together warm milk, honey, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
• Add proofed yeast to the milk mixture. Add eggs and butter. Mix to combine.
• Gradually add flour, adding just enough to create a smooth dough that comes together and leaves you with a clean bowl. Depending on weather, humidity level, etc. you may need more or less flour.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for approximately 4 minutes.
• Using the same bowl, rub down the inside with the butter wrapper. Place dough in the bowl and turn a couple times to coat with butter – this prevents the dough from drying out while it proofs. Cover bowl with cling film or a tea towel and set in a warm place to proof for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Prepare Honey Butter filling by mixing together butter, honey, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
• Roll out proofed dough on lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle, approximately 10” x 18”.
• Spread filling evenly over dough. Tightly roll up dough from long edge and pinch edges together to secure.
• Slice into 12 equal-sized buns and place into well-greased 9X13 pan.
• Cover pan and let proof again for 20 minutes while you heat your oven to 375°F.
• Remove cover and bake for 25 minutes, or until just golden brown. Be careful not to overbake these, as they will continue to cook in the pan as they cool.
• While the buns are cooling, make the honey glaze. In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, honey, and water until smooth.
• Two options for glazing buns: while they are still very warm for a thinner glazed bun, or when they are almost cool for an iced bun.