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These Copycat of Starbucks Morning Buns are going to be your favorite. Using a No Knead dough will make your life so much easier. If you are a beginner baker, this is the recipe for you.

Morning Buns in a tray

Morning Bun Tip and Tricks

  • Prepare the dough a day or two ahead of time, this way it doesn’t take too much time on the day you’re baking them
  • The dough can be refrigerated for up to four days
  • You can also use the same dough to make Cinnamon Rolls
Morning Buns in a tray

Recipe

Morning Buns in a tray

Starbucks Morning Buns (Copycat)

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Servings
15 Servings
Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr
This copycat recipe for Starbucks' world-famous morning buns is out of this world. Made with a no-knead dough, it's super simple to make and suitable for seasoned bakers and beginner's alike.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients for the dough.
    5 bowls each with the following ingredients; dry yeast, salt, honey, eggs and melted butter also on the table a measuring cup with water, a whisk and a large mixing bowl
  • Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, minus the flour. Whisk until well combined.
    Butter, eggs, yeast, sugar, honey and salt being whisked together in a bowl with a whisk
  • Using the spatula, fold in the flour one half at a time. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough sit overnight at room temperature.
    2 photos side by side one with flour being added into a mixture and one with dough in a bowl
  • Place dough on a well-floured surface.
    2 photos side by side one with dough in a bowl and one with dough on a cutting board
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape. Spread melted butter over it, followed by a generous sprinkling of sugar. Roll the dough into a log and seal the end by pinching it with your fingertips.
    2 photos side by side one with dough rolled out on a cutting board and one with the dough being brushed with melted butter
  • Cut the dough into even-sized pieces with a sharp knife (about 15 pieces). Grease a deep baking dish with butter.
    2 photo side by side one with a roll on a cutting board being cut into pieces and one with a baking pan being brushed with melted butter
  • Place the buns into the baking dish. They will have plenty of space between, but will rise and spread during the baking process (see photo).
    2 photos side by side both photos of Starbucks Morning Buns in a baking pan
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
    Morning Buns in a tray
Nutrition Facts
Starbucks Morning Buns (Copycat)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 168mg7%
Potassium 47mg1%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Posted September 17, 2018

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.