Morning Buns - Henry S Becker H.U.N.T Properties, Inc.

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed, plus 1/4 cup chilled milk
• 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup honey
• 4 large eggs, separated, plus 1 large egg yolk
• 3 1/2 cups (or more) bread flour, divided
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal or 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest (optional)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
• 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup honey, divided
• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
• Bread flour (for surface)
• Nonstick vegetable oil spray
• Fine sanding sugar or granulated sugar (for sprinkling)