Fried Honey Cinnamon Pastries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dough
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½ cup warm water
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon active yeast
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2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup melted shortening
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3 large egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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Vegetable oil for frying
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
→ For the Glaze
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4 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
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2 ½ tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Warm water as needed
# Instructions:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment, combine warm water, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and yeast. Whisk until just combined, then let sit for 5 minutes until frothy
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Switch to dough hook and add remaining sugar, flour, honey, melted shortening, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt. Knead on medium speed for 8 minutes until sticky but stretchy
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Transfer dough to a clean bowl lightly sprayed with baking spray, cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel. Let rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size
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While dough rises, whisk together cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl
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Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into 12"x8" rectangle, dust with cinnamon sugar and press it into the dough
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Roll dough from long side and turn diagonally. Score into 8 equal 1" pieces, trim ends by 1½", then cut along scored lines. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet 2" apart
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Shape each piece with fingers and let rise for about 45 minutes, until puffy but not doubled
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Heat oil in large pan to 365°F. Press risen rolls down lightly with fingers
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Fry a few rolls at a time, 90 seconds per side until golden brown
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Whisk together powdered sugar, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Add warm water gradually to reach desired consistency
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Remove fried buns to wire rack over paper towels. Gently flatten each bun, then immediately dip into glaze
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Repeat frying and glazing process for all honey buns
# Notes:
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Taste even better after sitting in airtight container for 1-2 days
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Ensure water temperature is 105°-110°F for proper yeast activation
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Flattening buns helps achieve dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture
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Can substitute butter for shortening if preferred