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Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 412

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 1/2 tbsp water, set 5 mins)
  • 1/3 cup vegan butter, very soft
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, melted vegan butter, and flax egg. Stir to form a shaggy dough. Knead on a floured surface 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  2. Punch down dough. Roll into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread with soft vegan butter, leaving a border. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll tightly from a long side into a log.
  3. Slice log into 9 rolls and arrange in a greased 9x9-inch pan. Cover and let rise until puffy, 30 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes in pan.
  5. Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tbsp non-dairy milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk for thinner glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Rise times are not included in the total; allow about 1.5 hours for proofing. For the fluffiest results, weigh the flour.