Description
Fluffy and soft cinnamon rolls with a rich cinnamon swirl and creamy plant-based cream cheese frosting (natural). Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime indulgence. Made with simple pantry staples and customizable to your taste, these cinnamon rolls offer a warm, irresistible flavor that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup Plant-Based Milk (lukewarm)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Plant-Based Butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural)
- 1/4 cup Plant-Based Butter (softened)
Plant-Based Cream Cheese Frosting (natural)
- 1/2 cup Plant-Based Cream Cheese (natural), softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon Natural Gelling Agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the plant-based milk until lukewarm. Stir in the active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Let it activate until frothy, about 5-7 minutes. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and softened plant-based butter. Add the yeast mixture and apple cider vinegar. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Create the Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and softened plant-based butter. Mix well to form a luscious filling.
- Roll and Fill: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread the softened plant-based butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling evenly on top. Roll the dough tightly from one edge to form a log.
- Cut and Proof: Slice the log into 12 equal pieces. Place them into a greased baking pan with space between each piece. Cover and let proof for 30-40 minutes to rise again.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Prepare the Frosting: While baking, combine softened plant-based cream cheese (natural), powdered sugar, vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent in a bowl. Whip until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Serve: Once rolls are slightly cooled but still warm, spread the cream cheese frosting (natural) generously over the top so it melts into the swirls. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use warm liquids to activate yeast properly for a light dough.
- Do not skip the second rise to ensure pillowy softness.
- Roll dough tight enough to contain filling but not too tight to prevent even baking.
- Apply frosting while rolls are warm for better melting and flavor.
- Use a natural gelling agent to maintain frosting spreadability.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, plant-based, vegan cinnamon rolls, cinnamon swirl, cream cheese frosting, breakfast pastry, soft rolls