Description
Soft and fragrant Cinnamon Rolls with a rich cinnamon filling wrapped in tender dough and topped with creamy plant-based frosting. This recipe creates melt-in-your-mouth rolls that bring warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm plant-based milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Frosting (plant-based)
- ½ cup plant-based butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Activate the active dry yeast in warm plant-based milk with a pinch of sugar. Allow it to foam for several minutes. Mix the flour, granulated sugar, salt, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and the yeast mixture to form a soft, elastic dough. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and supple. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: While the dough rises, blend brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) together to create a rich, gooey filling.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: Roll out the risen dough on a lightly floured surface into a ¼ inch thick rectangle. Evenly spread the cinnamon sugar filling over the dough, covering every inch for a perfect swirl.
- Roll, Slice, and Proof: Roll the dough tightly from the longer edge into a log. Slice into equal pieces and arrange in a greased pan. Cover and let them rest and rise until puffed, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top. Avoid overbaking to keep rolls soft and tender.
- Prepare the Frosting (plant-based): While baking, mix plant-based butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Serve: After the rolls cool slightly, spread the plant-based frosting generously over the top. The warmth will slightly melt the frosting, creating an irresistible glaze.
Notes
- Measure flour accurately with a kitchen scale for consistent texture.
- Ensure plant-based milk is warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly.
- Allow dough to fully rise twice for soft, fluffy rolls.
- Use a sharp knife or dental floss for clean slices of roll log.
- Let rolls cool about 10 minutes before frosting to prevent complete melting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, plant-based cinnamon rolls, soft cinnamon rolls, vegan cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls
