
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Activate the Yeast:
- In a small bowl, mix the warm almond milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the melted vegan butter and activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Roll out the Dough:
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fill and Roll:
- Spread the prepared filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Slice the Rolls:
- Using a sharp knife or dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
- Second Rise:
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze:
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Rolls:
- Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the vegan cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving, makes 12 servings):
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 37g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 14g
- Protein: 3g
Note: The nutrition information provided is approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients and serving sizes.