Homemade Honey Buns: The Ultimate Fluffy Spiral Sweet Roll Recipe

Close-up of freshly baked Homemade Honey Buns with visible caramelized edges and soft, pull-apart dough texture.

Homemade Honey Buns: The Ultimate Fluffy Spiral Sweet Roll Recipe

Master the art of Homemade Honey Buns with this professional recipe. Featuring soft, spiral yeast dough, caramelized edges, and a thick, translucent honey glaze that drips perfectly for a bakery-quality breakfast treat.

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Prep Time 1 50

Cook Time 20

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 12 buns

Course: Breakfast, Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup (240ml) Whole Milk Warmed to 110°F
1 packet (7g) Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup (60ml) Wildflower Honey
5 tbsp (75g) Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
1 large Egg Room temperature
4 cups (500g) Bread Flour
1 tsp (5g) Fine Sea Salt
2 cups (240g) Powdered Sugar Sifted
2 tbsp (30ml) Honey
3 tbsp (45ml) Heavy Cream
1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Bean Paste

Equipment

1 Stand Mixer Fitted with a dough hook
1 Metal Cooling Rack For glazing
1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

Combine warm milk and 1 tbsp honey in a mixer bowl. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for 10 mins until foamy.
Add remaining dough ingredients. Knead with a dough hook for 6-8 mins until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 mins until doubled in size.

Shape and Bake

Roll dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Roll into a log and cut into 12 spirals.
Place on parchment-lined sheet and let rise for 45 mins until puffy.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-22 mins until golden-brown with caramelized edges.

Glaze

Whisk glaze ingredients. Pour over warm buns on a cooling rack, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Notes

Always glaze the buns while warm for the best translucent finish.
Bread flour is preferred over AP flour for a better spiral structure.