Honey bun
Commercially-prepared honey buns | |
| Type | Sweet roll |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | North Carolina |
| Created by | Howard Griffin |
| Main ingredients | Honey, yeast, cinnamon |
| Variations | Some honey buns may have varying types of icing |
A honey bun, or honeybun, is a fried yeast pastry that contains honey and a swirl of cinnamon in the dough and is glazed with icing. Unlike most sweet rolls, which are generally the product of bakeries, honey buns are common convenience store and vending machine fare made by companies like Little Debbie, Hostess and Duchess. Normally sold individually wrapped, alone, or in boxes, they are a snack or grab-and-go breakfast or dessert item which can be eaten at cold, hot, or ambient temperatures.