Hawaiian Buns with Honey Citrus Glaze
Makes 15 buns
There’s little to improve upon the traditional Hawaiian bun formula, but we found that orange juice and a sticky honey glaze act as delightful complements to the classic recipe.
2 tablespoons (30 grams) warm water (105°F/41°C to 110°F/43°C)1 tablespoon (9 grams) active dry yeast½ cup⅓ cup (73 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar¼ cup (60 grams) fresh orange juice¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted3 large eggs (150 grams), room temperature and divided1 large egg yolk (19 grams)2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract4 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour¼ cup (42 grams) finely ground potato flour1 tablespoon (15 grams) water or whole milk, room temperature¼ cup (85 grams) clover honey1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter1 teaspoon (3 grams) packed orange zest
