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Homemade Honey Buns

Delightful homemade honey buns that are fluffy, sweet, and infused with honey and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 buns
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For optimal texture
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder To help the buns rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup milk Can be substituted with almond or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted For richness
  • 1 large egg Can be replaced with flax egg for egg-free option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • 1/2 cup honey Main sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For the sweetness in the glaze
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk For the glaze consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the honey and ground cinnamon.
  6. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. While the buns bake, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  2. Once baked, let the honey buns cool slightly before drizzling glaze over them.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.