Homemade Honey Buns

Name: Homemade Honey Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1 large egg; 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk for the glaze

Soft and sweet homemade honey buns that taste way better than anything from a box.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 21, 2026

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Prep

30 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

1 hour 30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh, sweet dough baking in your kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. These honey buns are a classic treat that reminds me of childhood, and they are much fresher than the ones you find in the snack aisle at the grocery store.

You can fry these for a beautiful golden color or bake them in the oven if you want a simpler process without the mess of hot oil. Both methods turn out wonderfully soft, so just pick whichever works best for your schedule today.

Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1 large egg
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk for the glaze

10Instructions

1
Combine the yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl and let it sit for five minutes until it gets foamy.
2
Mix the milk, remaining sugar, butter, egg, and salt into the yeast mixture.
3
Slowly add the flour and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size.
5
Roll the dough out into a rectangle and spread a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon over the surface.
6
Roll the dough into a log and cut it into even slices.
7
Let the buns rise again for about thirty minutes.
8
Either bake the buns at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or fry them in oil until they are golden brown on both sides.
9
Whisk the honey, powdered sugar, and milk together to create a smooth glaze.
10
Drizzle the honey glaze over the warm buns and serve immediately.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you like them warm, pop them in the microwave for ten seconds before serving.

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