Beehive Sweet Buns Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
• STEP 2.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and softened butter.
• STEP 3.Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
• STEP 4.Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
• STEP 5.Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• STEP 6.Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
• STEP 7.Spread the honey filling mixture evenly over the dough.
• STEP 8.Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces.
• STEP 9.Place the buns in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
• STEP 10.Preheat the oven to 375���F (190���C) and bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• STEP 11.While the buns are baking, prepare the honey glaze by combining honey and powdered sugar.
• STEP 12.Drizzle the honey glaze over the warm buns and serve.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the water for dissolving the yeast is warm, but not too hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
• You can add raisins or chopped nuts to the honey filling for extra flavor and texture.
• These buns are best served warm, but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• To reheat the buns, wrap them in aluminum foil and warm them in a preheated oven at 350���F (175���C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Serve the Beehive Sweet Buns for breakfast or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.