Go Back
+ servings
An overhead view of freshly baked homemade honey buns arranged neatly in a baking pan, showcasing their golden-brown tops before glazing.
FL Recipes

Homemade Honey Buns (The Ultimate Sticky & Sweet Recipe)

The ultimate recipe for Homemade Honey Buns from scratch. Learn how to make incredibly soft, fluffy buns with a warm, sticky honey glaze for the perfect sweet treat.
Prep Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 standard packet
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Honey Glaze
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer (optional)
  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • 1 Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F. Stir in 1 tsp of the granulated sugar and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes or in a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (approx. 12x18 inches). Brush with the melted butter for the filling. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle evenly over the dough.
  6. Roll the dough up tightly into a log and cut it into 12 equal rolls. Place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  7. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. (Alternatively, fry in 350°F oil for 1-2 minutes per side).
  9. While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, melt the butter, powdered sugar, and honey over medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  10. Pour the warm glaze over the warm buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 6gFat: 19gFiber: 2g

Notes

For the best results, make sure your yeast is fresh and properly activated before you begin.
The glaze can be made ahead and gently reheated before pouring over the warm buns.
These buns are best served warm, on the day they are made.
Keyword homemade honey buns,honey bun recipe,sticky buns

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!
Pin Recipe