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Soft Honey Butter Buns

Cuisine

American

Course

Side Dishes

Servings

12 People

Difficulty

Medium

Cooking Time

20 min

Total Time

100 min

Golden, pillowy, and kissed with sweet honey butter.These soft, slightly sweet dinner buns are tender inside with a glossy golden top. Perfect with soups, spreads, or just torn apart and devoured warm.

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
¼ cup honey
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter – melted
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter – melted, for brushing
1 tbsp honey – for brushing

Instructions

Activate the yeast. In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 ¼ tsp yeast into 1 cup warm milk with ¼ cup honey. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix the dough. Add 1 egg, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 tsp salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine. Gradually add 3 ½ cups flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead and rise. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.
Shape the buns. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball and place on a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Final rise. Cover the dish loosely and let the buns rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake to golden. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake buns for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Brush with honey butter. Stir together 2 tbsp melted butter and 1 tbsp honey. Brush it over the warm buns right out of the oven for that glossy, irresistible finish.

Cooking Moments

Tips & Variations

💡 Speed up rising: Warm your oven slightly (then turn it off) and rise the dough inside.
🌿 Make it dairy-free: Use almond milk and dairy-free butter.
🍞 Make ahead: Shape the rolls, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next day.

The Chefta

Fonder & Ceo

Chefta’s Notes

📖 My grandma used to bake a version of these every Sunday. Now they’re my go-to for family dinners and holiday feasts — they never last more than 10 minutes on the table.