Honey Party Buns
Description
These Honey Party Buns are a beloved classic for potlucks and family dinners. Featuring a tender crumb enriched with butter and sweetened with pure honey, these rolls offer a comforting, slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with savory dishes or stands alone as a delightful snack. The combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour provides a hearty texture without being too dense. Whether served warm from the oven or filled with ham and cheese for a quick sandwich, these buns are versatile and crowd-pleasing. Easy to make with pantry staples, they bring a homemade touch to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Place butter and honey in a large heat-proof mixing bowl.
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Pour boiling water over the butter and honey mixture.
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Set aside and allow the mixture to cool until it reaches 110-115 degrees F.
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
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To the cooled honey mixture, add beaten eggs, baking powder, and salt.
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Add the yeast mixture and whole wheat flour to the bowl; beat until smooth.
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Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Punch dough down and divide it in half.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to 1/2 inch thickness.
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Cut out buns using a 2-1/2 inch round cutter.
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Place cut buns on greased baking sheets.
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Cover and let rise again in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (177&# 194;°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 372.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 41.4g64%
- Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 615.0mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store cooled buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Serving Suggestion: These buns make excellent mini sandwiches. Fill with sliced ham, cheese, and lettuce, or try ham salad, chicken salad, or tuna salad.
Variations: You can substitute margarine for butter if preferred. Adjust the amount of all-purpose flour based on humidity and flour absorption; the dough should be soft but not sticky.
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