Sriracha Pecan Sticky Buns are just fabulous. I love honey and sriracha together. The combination of the two gives you the perfect balance of both sweet and spicy. I added in buttermilk to give an extra level of flavor: sour.

When you start learning to control portions and calories, you will find spices to be your new best friend. I found by eating food with a kick of flavor you are more likely to take your time enjoying what you eat. This isn’t a diet, it’s a lifestyle change. Learning to love food in a healthier manner is the key to lifetime success.

These are amazing as they awaken all your tastebuds at once. If spicy isn’t your thing, try out my honey pecan sticky buns instead. They are without the spice and use regular milk, so no need to make a special trip to the store. But if you are like me and love spicy, give these Sriracha Pecan Sticky Buns a go. Perhaps you’ll be like me and double the sauce?

Sweet and Spicy Pecan Sticky Buns

Sweet and a little spicy, these sticky buns have a kick in the morning.

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Prep Time20 minutes minutes

Cook Time25 minutes minutes

Rest Time2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings12 buns

Calories 263.6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (300g) flour
• ½ cup (120mL) milk
• ¼ cup (56g) butter
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• 1 large (50g) egg
• 1 tsp (3.5g) yeast
• ½ tsp (2.5g) salt

For the Filling

• ½ cup (56g) chopped pecans
• ¼ cup (56g) brown sugar
• 2 tbs (28g) softened butter
• 2 tsp (4g) cinnamon
• 1 tsp (3g) flour

For the Topping

• ½ cup (56g) chopped pecans
• ¼ cup (84g) honey
• ¼ cup (56g) brown sugar
• 2 tbs (28g) melted butter
• 1-2 tbs (15-30mL) sriracha*

Instructions

For the Dough

• Heat milk on low until lukewarm or 100F (38C.) Stir in yeast and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir flour, sugar and salt. Add milk mixture, egg, softened butter and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
• Knead on a clean work surface 8 – 10 minutes or until the dough soft and stretches easily without tearing.
• Cover and let rest for 1 – 2 hours or until double in size.
• Roll dough into a 9×12" (23×30 cm) rectangle.

For the Topping

• Generously butter a 9×13 (23×33 cm) baking dish.
• Melt the remain butter and combine with the brown sugar, sriracha and honey. Stir well.
• Spread the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish with the back of a spoon. Top with the pecans in an even layer.

For the Filling

• Spread softened butter on the dough.
• Combine pecans, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle sugar mixture on top of dough. Sprinkle pecans evenly on top.
• Starting from one of the longer sides, roll tightly into a log. Cut into 12 slices.

To Finish

• Place 12 slices into one pan, about 1″ apart (2.5 cm.)
• Cover and allow to rest 60 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350F (180C.)
• Bake 20 – 30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and center reaches 180F (82C.)
• While still wearing oven mitts, immediately and carefully tip over onto a baking sheet to avoid sticking when it cools. Serve while still warm.

Notes

*The amount of sriracha you use is up to you. If you aren’t used to the flavor, start out with 1 tsp and taste the topping sauce you mixed up.  Add more to taste.  Smaller amounts will give a gentle undertone with a bit of heat and less flavor.

An important note on dry yeast: Instant dry and active dry yeasts are not the same.  If using active dry yeast, you must activate the yeast according to the manufacturer’s instructions in order for the dough to rise properly.  You typically need to activate or “bloom” the yeast by adding it to warmed liquid for several minutes. 

Instant dry yeast can be added to the dry ingredients and typically does not need to be activated prior to use.  However, some brands of dry yeasts still require adding warm liquids, so be sure to read the label. Rapid, quick and fast acting dry yeasts will rise much faster than instant and active dry yeasts.  For best results, always read and follow the instructions provided on the packet as the rising time varies widely between manufacturers. 

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Spicy Pecan Sticky Buns

Serving Size

 

1 bun

Amount per Serving

Calories

263.6

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

12.6

g

19

%

Saturated Fat

 

4.3

g

27

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

0.2

g

Sodium

 

107.5

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

34.5

g

12

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Protein

 

4.8

g

10

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.