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I Tried Making Homemade Little Debbie Honey Buns | Claire Recreates
In this episode of Claire Recreates, Claire tackles a true lunchbox classic: the Little Debbie Honey Bun. Soft, sticky, sweet, and glazed, Honey Buns are one of the most iconic packaged pastries around and recreating them at home is a labor of love. Claire dives into what makes the original so nostalgic, from the enriched dough and spiraled shape to the signature sticky-sweet glaze.

You’ll watch as she mixes and proofs the dough, rolls and cuts each bun, then fries them to get that signature tender, slightly chewy texture. Once they’re golden, she finishes them with a warm honey glaze that melts into all the nooks and crannies, giving them that unmistakable glossy sheen.

Along the way, Claire shares tips for developing flavor in the dough, keeping the buns soft after frying, and getting the glaze just right. Whether you grew up eating Honey Buns on the go or just love seeing nostalgic snacks recreated from scratch, this episode is pure sticky-sweet comfort.

Stick around until the end to see how Claire’s homemade Honey Buns compare to the Little Debbie original, and whether she can truly match the iconic taste and look.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:15 First impressions
00:54 Smell test
02:12 Taste test
02:49 Reading the ingredients
04:44 Measurements
06:16 Game plan
06:40 Dough Rise
13:29 Form buns (swirl) Proof
21:21 Frying Glazing
27:24 Comparison
30:17 Cat cam

DOUGH
¾ cup whole milk
38g plus 368g all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, chilled
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1½ tablespoons honey
8 grams kosher salt
1½ teaspoons instant yeast
85g unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces, chilled
Neutral oil, for frying

SWIRL
Water + Cinnamon

GLAZE
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Editor/Motion Graphics: Hal McFall

Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator/Backgrounds: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton