Perfectly Pillowy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
by Cathy ConnallyPerfectly Pillowy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
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Category
Breads
Servings
8 large rolls
Prep Time
120 minutes
Cook Time
14-18 minutes
Calories
260
 
                  Ingredients
- 
                ½ cup (113 g) unsweetened non-dairy milk 
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                3 tbsp (23 g) unbleached bread flour 
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                2/3 cup (151 g) unsweetened non-dairy milk 
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                2 ½ cups (300 g) unbleached bread flour 
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                ½ tsp sea salt 
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                2 tbsp (25 g) sugar or ¼ tsp monkfruit 
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                2 tsp instant yeast 
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                4 tbsp nut butter, preferably macadamia or other higher fat nut or seed butter 
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                1 tbsp (14 g) macadamia butter 
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                ½ cup (107 g) light brown sugar, packed or ¾ tsp monk fruit 
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                2 tbsp (15 g) unbleached bread flour 
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                1 tbsp (10 g) cinnamon (preferably Ceylon cinnamon) 
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                2 tsp mace 
- 
                ½ tsp ground cardamom 
- 
                ½ tsp allspice 
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                For Brushing Rolls 
- 
                1-2 tbsp non-dairy milk 
- 
                ½ tsp sugar 
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                3 tbsp (42 g) macadamia butter 
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                ½ tsp vanilla extract 
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                1 ½ cups (170 g) icing sugar, sifted or 2 tsp monk fruit + 4 tbsp arrowroot 
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                2-4 tbsp (28g to 56g) non-dairy milk 
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                1 tsp water as needed for desired consistency 
Tangzhong
Dough
Filling
Icing
Directions
Tangzhong
- Remove from the heat and transfer to large mixing bowl. 
Dough
- Place dough ingredients in the large mixing bowl and mix by hand for with a small mixer on a low speed or in a bread machine. Knead the dough until it’s smooth, elastic and tacky. This will take 15 minutes by hand or 10-12 minutes on medium-low speed of a mixer or the length of the dough cycle in a bread machine. 
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a shower cap. 
- Let the dough rise for 60 to 90 minutes in a warm place such as in a cold oven or your microwave. 
Filling
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 
- To assemble the rolls 
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and press the dough into a 10”x12” (25cm X 30cm) rectangle about ½” thick (13 mm). 
- Sprinkle the filling over the dough, covering all but a ½” (13 mm) strip along one long side. Starting with the filling-covered long side, roll the dough into a log. 
- Score the dough in half, then half again and again until there are eight sections. Then cut with a pizza cutter or a sharp knife into 8 rolls. Tuck the edge underneath as they rise to prevent unravelling. Place the rolls on the parchment paper 2 inches (5 cm) from each other and 2 inches (5 cm) from the edge of the pan. 
- Cover the rolls with a damp reusable cover or plastic wrap (lightly oiled if preferred). Let them rise for 30 to 60 minutes depending on the warmth of the kitchen (inside the microwave will work). 
- About 20 minutes before you’re ready to bake, place a rack in the oven in the top third and preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). 
- Mix the non-dairy milk and sugar and brush the tops of the rolls. Bake the rolls for 14-18 minutes until golden brown. 
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for 10 to 15 minutes before icing. 
Icing
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Ice the rolls and serve immediately. 
Recipe Note
Nutritional Information based on bun made with monk fruit
Nutrition
Calories 260, Fat 9 grams, Saturated Fat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Carbs 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams, Protein 8 grams
