Question 1

Are honey buns gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Traditional honey buns are not gluten-free because they’re made with wheat flour. Homemade honey buns can be made gluten-free as shown in this blog.

Question 2

What makes honey buns soft and fluffy?

Accepted Answer

Honey buns get their soft texture from the flour mixture within the dough and overall hydration. The dough will be slight, fluffy and sticky. That's how you want it!

Question 3

Are honey buns the same as cinnamon rolls?

Accepted Answer

Honey buns are similar to cinnamon rolls but they are a bit sweeter, fried, have a different filling and are topped with a glaze rather than thick frosting. They also contain honey in the filling which compliments them so well.

Question 4

Can honey buns be made without refined sugar?

Accepted Answer

These honey buns are refined sugar free up until they get dipped in the glaze. You can use a keto-based refined sugar free glaze option if you'd like to make the entire recipe refined sugar free.

Question 5

How do you keep gluten-free honey buns soft?

Accepted Answer

The secret to keeping honeybuns perfectly softened is to glaze them fully. The glaze acts as a protectant layer when it dries and allows them to stay soft and moist on the inside without needing to be reheated.

Question 6

Why are my gluten-free honey buns dense?

Accepted Answer

This usually happens if the dough didn’t rise properly, or if too much flour was added during the dough shaping. For rising, make sure to proof the yeast first to make sure that is foams up. Also, during proofing, make sure the dough feels soft to the touch and not hard and dense. For over-flouring, place a little oil your hands and on the dough instead of using excess flour. This will hydrate the dough and prevent sticking.

Question 7

Can honey buns be made ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

They can be made ahead of time and paused at different steps.

If you have time to make the dough, but don't have time to proof them, just stick them into the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap and a towel until ready to bake within 1-2 days.

If you bake the honey buns completely and glaze them, they can be placed in the freezer and thawed when ready to enjoy.

Question 8

Can I make these dairy-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It's really easy to modify this recipe. Substitute for a dairy-free milk and dairy-free butter.

Question 9

Can I make them overnight?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After shaping the rolls, cover them with plastic cling wrap and a towel and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them overnight and bake the next morning. Be sure to place them on the countertop to proof before baking.

Question 10

Can I freeze honey buns?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. On a parchment paper lined cookie tray, place the honeybuns on the paper with a little spacing in between. Freeze them for a few hours and then place them into a plastic bag.

Question 11

How should gluten-free honey buns be stored?

Accepted Answer

Store honey buns in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 5 days. The glaze locks in the dough and keeps it softer longer. After refrigerating, warm them slightly before serving if they've started to firm up to bring back the soft bakery texture.

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