HONEY BUN SHAPING
Some simple shaping is the key to these Honey Buns’ signature cinnamon swirl
HONEY BUNS
Makes 12 buns
Inspired by the common grab-and-go snack found in most grocery and convenience stores, these Honey Buns are everything their packaged predecessor wishes it could be. Fried and then coated in a sweet Honey Glaze, these buns are both pillowy-soft and delicately crisp.
2¼ to 2½ cups (281 to 312 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
4 teaspoons (16 grams) granulated sugar
1 (0.25 ounce) package instant yeast*
1¼ teaspoons (3.75 grams) kosher salt
⅓ cup (80 grams) water
⅓ cup (80 grams) whole milk
2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
1½ tablespoons (21 grams) vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 teaspoon (7 grams) clover honey
1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature
¾ teaspoon (3 grams) vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons (3 grams) ground cinnamon
Honey Glaze (recipe follows)
In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together
