Beehive Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in milk, /4 cup honey and 1/4 cup butter. Add salt and enough flour to make soft dough.
2. 2
   Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
3. 3
   Place dough in a greased bowl turning to grease the top also. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. 4
   Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half of dough into a 12 X 6 inch rectangle.
5. 5
   Cut one inch strips from the long edge of each rectangle. Curl into a behive shape with a wider base and narrower top on the baking sheet.
6. 6
   Cover; let rise until doubled in size again, about 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake buns until golden, 15-20 minutes.
8. 8
   Combine honey and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts.
9. 9
   Drizzle over buns.