Honey buns

Honey buns

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• eggs - 2 item
• salt - 2 tsp
• flour - 7 7
• butter - 1/2 c
• powdered sugar - 2 c
• warm water - 1/2 c
• soft shortening - 1/2 c
• dry yeast - 2 pkg
• lukewarm milk
• Add, stirring to dissolve, the yeast
• honey or more if desired - 1/2 c

How to make honey buns:

Measure into mixing bowl the warm water. Add, stirring to dissolve, the yeast. Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and flour; mix well. Turn onto well floured board and knead. Put into greased bowl; let rise until double in size. Punch down; let rise again. Roll into rectangle as for cinnamon rolls. Spread with Honey Filling. Slice into 1-inch pieces and place in muffin tins. Place more Honey Filling on each bun as they bake. These should not get real brown.Honey Filling:2 egg whites1/2 c. honey or more if desired1/2 c. butter2 c. powdered sugar Beat with mixer until smooth.

Recipe categories: < 60 mins, For large groups, Breakfast.