I Tried Making Homemade Little Debbie Honey Buns | Claire Recreates

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia provides sweetness without calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of milk and some all-purpose flour, whisking to prevent lumps.

Heat the mixture on low, gradually adding flour until it thickens into a smooth paste, resembling smooth mashed potatoes.

Turn off the heat and scrape the mixture into a stand mixer to cool slightly, stirring occasionally to speed up the cooling process.

Once cooled, add cold eggs, honey, cinnamon, and salt to the mixer with the flour mixture.

Mix the ingredients until well combined to form a dough.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle, sprinkle with cinnamon, and roll it up tightly into a log.

Cut the log into equal pieces and place them in a frying pan.

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes before frying.

Fry the buns in vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.

Prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with honey and a bit of milk, then drizzle it over the warm buns.

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