Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Cinnamon rolls are a rare thing to find, but are so easy to make. I had forgotten about their deliciousness until I was in Vancouver earlier this year at Edible Flours. Then again a few weeks ago at the Donut Co-Op in Minneapolis we both enjoyed some the size of our heads.

I made cinnamon rolls last weekend for my wife, but I was lazy and used the bread machine to make the dough. The machine over-kneaded the dough, and the rolls were very tough as a result. This version is machine-free and much better. They are full of cinnamon flavor and have a soft fluffy texture.

Since they are for my wife, and she doesn’t like the icing, I didn’t make any. It can easily be made with a little powdered sugar (1/2 cup), some soy milk (3 Tbl), and vanilla extract (1/4 tsp).

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

Method

  • Add the ingredients for the dough to a large mixing bowl in the order listed and mix until smooth
  • Let the dough rise for at least an hour in a warm place
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Knead the dough and shape into a rectangle about 16 x 12 inches.
  • Melt the earth balance in a small bowl to start the filling
  • Add the sugar and cinnamon to the small bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Spread the filling on the dough rectangle until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the walnuts evenly onto the filling.
  • Roll the dough tightly lengthwise to end up with a tube 16 inches long.
  • Cut the dough into eight pieces and place into a greased baking pan.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Serve while warm. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Rolls

Makes 8.

6 comments:

  1. I love the donut co-op. It is so cute and they have so many vegan options. I tried making a yeast-free cinnamon roll recipe on Sunday, but they turned out really dry and pretty hard. I'll have to try this recipe.

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  2. Mmmm cinnamon buns. One of my all time favorites.

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  3. Chris:

    Mrs Skoot loves cinnamon buns but last time I used the bread maker. I think I'll try your method, but we have to have Icing, but we like to put raisins in it

    bob
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    1. raisins are good too. let me know how it turns out.

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