Milk bread honey buns are a sweet and irresistible treat that will satisfy your cravings for soft, fluffy, and delicious buns. These homemade buns are made with a rich and tender milk bread dough and filled with a sweet honey filling. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert, these milk bread honey buns are sure to be a hit. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through creating these soft and fluffy delights that will melt in your mouth.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
½ cup whole milk, lukewarm
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
For the honey filling:
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup honey
For the glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the lukewarm milk, melted butter, and egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Transfer it back to the lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 equal-sized portions.
Roll out each portion into a flat oval shape.
Spread a thin layer of softened butter over each oval dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Drizzle honey over the buttered surface of each dough oval.
Starting from one of the longer sides, roll up each dough oval into a tight log.
Place the rolled dough logs on a greased baking sheet, leaving some space between them to allow for rising. Cover the sheet with a clean kitchen towel and let the buns rise for an additional 30-45 minutes until they have doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) during the last 15 minutes of the buns’ rising time.
Once the buns have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the warm buns.
Serve the milk bread honey buns warm and enjoy their soft, fluffy texture and sweet honey filling. These buns are best eaten fresh, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for a day or two. Indulge in the delightful flavors of these homemade treats that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
