Honey-Spiced Cinnamon Swirl Buns with Light Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Soft, fluffy buns swirled with honey and cinnamon, finished with a light maple glaze for a touch of sweetness. This Swedish-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp, melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp, for brushing butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, mix 1 cup warm milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 large egg, and 2 tbsp honey.
4. Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Step 5: Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently for 2 minutes until smooth.
6. Step 6: Roll dough into a 12x10-inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle with 1.5 tsp cinnamon.
7. Step 7: Roll up from long side, pinching seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices and place in greased baking dish.
8. Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
9. Step 9: While baking, whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 2 tbsp water.
10. Step 10: Drizzle glaze over warm buns.