
Honey Choux Buns
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These honey choux buns are one of my favorite treats to make when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, they're surprisingly simple to whip up on a busy weekday. The honey brings natural sweetness and wonderful golden flavor while also offering antioxidants and soothing properties that make these feel a bit more wholesome than your typical pastry. They're perfect for breakfast, dessert, or that mid afternoon pick me up, and honestly, the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry right now.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 gbutter
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 100 ghoney
- 5 gsalt
- 200 mlmilk
- 5 gactive dry yeast
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.
Tip: Whisk well to combine.
- 2
Add the melted butter and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment if necessary.
- 3
Gradually add the milk, mixing until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Tip: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and shiny.
- 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Tip: Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
- 5
Roll out each piece into a ball and then flatten slightly into a disk.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to roll out each disk to a thickness of about 1cm.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of honey filling in the center of each disk.
Tip: Brush the edges of the dough with a little water to seal the bun.
- 7
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges of the bun.
- 8
Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Brush the tops of the buns with a little milk and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Let the buns cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- 10
Drizzle with honey and serve warm.
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