Honey Buns For Two Recipe

Name: Honey Buns For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:; 3/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast; 1 Tablespoon Warm Water; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/4 cups Warmed Whole Milk; 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1 Large Egg Yolk; 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided; 4 cups Canola Oil, For Frying; FOR THE HONEY GLAZE:; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1 pinch (tiny) Sea Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGH:
3/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1 Tablespoon Warm Water
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1/4 cups Warmed Whole Milk
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened
1 Large Egg Yolk
2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 pinch Ground Cinnamon, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided
4 cups Canola Oil, For Frying
FOR THE HONEY GLAZE:
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Tablespoon Water
1 pinch (tiny) Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

1
Stir yeast and warm water in a small bowl until yeast is dissolved. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. If yeast doesn't foam, it may be bad and you'll need to try new yeast.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, milk, butter, egg yolk, sugar, salt, a pinch of cinnamon, and yeast mixture. Use a rubber spatula to stir all of the ingredients together then mix at low speed until a soft dough forms. Increase speed to medium-high and beat 3 minutes more. You may have to stop occasionally if you see dry bits settling in the bottom of the mixer. Bring everything together with your hands and then continue kneading with the dough hook until a uniform ball is made.
3
Sprinkle the dough lightly with flour, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise at a warm room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough on this surface. The dough should be a rectangle with dimensions of about 4 x 10 inches.
5
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon onto the dough and spread evenly around. Roll the dough along the shortest side of the dough to form a log.
6
Cut dough log into four equally-sized buns. Slightly flatten the bun by pressing on the cut sides. If the ends look like they'll come loose, try tucking the end inside one of the other layers. Place them cut side down onto a baking sheet.
7
Cover and allow to rest for about 10 minutes while you heat the oil and make the glaze.
8
While buns rest, mix powdered sugar, honey, water, salt, and vanilla until no lumps remain.
9
Place 4 cups of oil into a 3-quart saucepan. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan so that the bulb is submerged in the oil to register the temperature. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 355u00b0F.
10
Fry one bun at a time. Gently lower the bun into the hot oil and allow to fry and brown for 1-2 minutes. Flip to the other side and fry for 1 minute more. Rotate the bun through the oil for 15 more seconds, making sure that every bit of the bun is moistened with very hot oil. Remove and quickly transfer to a wire rack.
11
Return oil to 355u00b0F between batches and fry the remainder of the buns, transferring to the wire rack when they're done.
12
Dip the buns in the glaze mixture and let the excess drip off. The honey buns are best if eaten immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days.

2442

kcal

Calories

246

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGH:, 3/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast, 1 Tablespoon Warm Water, 1 cup All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Honey Buns For Two falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Honey Buns For Two

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