You Should Make Honey Bun Waffles
You’ll probably be shocked to learn that I don’t really care about prepackaged snacks, whether it’s the hostess or little Debra. I don’t need Sno Ball, I didn’t try Twinkie until I was 25, and the delights of Zebra Cake (my family’s favorite) have always eluded me. The only snack cake that ever mattered to me was Honey Bun, almost perfect.
The honey bun is small and tender and, unlike many other eateries, not overly sweet. If I had one criticism of cinnamon-scented pastries, it can be dry to the touch, with that distinctive pre-packaged aroma found in all eateries and impossible to hide (even under a sweet frosting). But a quick tap on the waffle iron fixes it all.
Honestly, the honey waffle bun is the closest I have ever made to real waffles and it is, as expected, an absolute treat . The heat mobilizes the fats and flavors inside the bun, turning it into a softer, more flavorful baked product. Unlike grilled donuts , the icing crunches – but doesn’t completely caramelize – before settling in a sugar shell that’s hard enough to eat on the go.
If you weren’t too familiar with baked goods, you might not even recognize it as a honey bun – it looks more like a “peerless waffle”. (Actually, I’m pretty sure I could start a food cart with these things. I just need a set of artisanal fillings.)
To make the Honey Bun Waffle, you only need a Honey Bun and a Waffle Maker. Set the heat to medium, then press the waffles into the iron until the frosting is brown and crispy (about 30 seconds). Remove from iron and eat like any sweet waffle. It doesn’t need toppings, but it’s definitely not a bad idea. Macerated strawberries, any sticky sweet jams or even slightly sweetened whipped cream – all just amazing. Butter works too, but butter goes well with everything.