Honey Buns
Honey Buns
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk, 110°F
- 1/4 cup Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm whole milk, 1 tablespoon of Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey, and the active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey, the large egg, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon or whisk until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured wooden cutting board. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Form the kneaded dough into a ball. Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough ball inside, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min
- 6
Once proofed, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangle, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Evenly spread the 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Generously sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the butter layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, slice the log into 12-16 individual buns, about 1 1/2 inches thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Arrange the sliced buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Cover with a clean cloth and let them rise for a second proof for 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 45 min
- 12
While the buns are proofing, pour the vegetable oil into a cast iron skillet or deep pot, ensuring it's at least 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 13
Carefully place 2-3 honey buns into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip once to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 14
Using tongs, transfer the fried honey buns to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 15
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey and the 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until well combined, creating the glaze.
⏱️ 2 min
- 16
While the buns are still warm, dip each fried honey bun into the prepared honey glaze, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow any excess glaze to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 17
For an added touch, sprinkle some flaky sea salt over the glazed honey buns before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Honey Buns
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk, 110°F
- 1/4 cup Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm whole milk, 1 tablespoon of Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey, and the active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey, the large egg, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon or whisk until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured wooden cutting board. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Form the kneaded dough into a ball. Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough ball inside, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min - 6
Once proofed, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangle, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Evenly spread the 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Generously sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the butter layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, slice the log into 12-16 individual buns, about 1 1/2 inches thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Arrange the sliced buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Cover with a clean cloth and let them rise for a second proof for 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 45 min - 12
While the buns are proofing, pour the vegetable oil into a cast iron skillet or deep pot, ensuring it's at least 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 13
Carefully place 2-3 honey buns into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip once to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 14
Using tongs, transfer the fried honey buns to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 15
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey and the 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until well combined, creating the glaze.
⏱️ 2 min - 16
While the buns are still warm, dip each fried honey bun into the prepared honey glaze, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow any excess glaze to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 17
For an added touch, sprinkle some flaky sea salt over the glazed honey buns before serving.
⏱️ 1 min