Description
This easy Cinnamon Buns recipe creates warm, soft, and fluffy buns filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a shiny glaze made from plant-based ingredients. Perfect for cozy mornings or special occasions, these buns offer a comforting and delicious plant-based treat that fills your kitchen with delightful aromas and flavors.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based milk, lukewarm
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/8 tsp cloves powder
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter, softened
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Filling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp light sweetener (such as maple syrup natural or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the plant-based milk until lukewarm, then dissolve the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in it. Allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, mix the flour, remaining brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Slowly add the yeast mixture, apple cider vinegar, and softened plant-based butter. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: While the dough rises, mix the softened plant-based butter with brown sugar, cinnamon powder, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) until well combined to create a rich and aromatic filling.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: After the dough has doubled, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the surface, covering every corner. Starting from the longer edge, roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into equal portions to form individual buns.
- Second Rise: Place the cut buns in a lightly greased baking dish, leaving space between them for expansion. Cover with a clean cloth and allow them to rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by dissolving the natural gelling agent in plant-based milk and mixing in the light sweetener. Brush the glaze over the warm buns immediately after removing them from the oven for a shiny finish.
Notes
- Ensure the yeast froths well in warm plant-based milk to achieve proper dough rise.
- Knead the dough until smooth but avoid overworking to keep buns tender.
- Spread filling evenly to prevent dry spots and create balanced sweetness.
- Allow the second rise to fully complete for lighter and softer buns.
- Apply glaze while buns are hot to maximize stickiness and shine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon buns, plant-based cinnamon rolls, vegan cinnamon buns, soft cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon buns
