How to Make Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

While many sweets, including cinnamon rolls, usually include some animal products, there are plenty of recipes that are adjusted for the vegan diet. Enjoy a warm, fluffy, moist cinnamon roll drizzled with vanilla icing on top. This recipe makes a tasty breakfast or delectable dessert.

Makes: 8 servings

EditIngredients

EditFor the Dough

• 2 cups (480 milliliters) almond milk, heated at room temperature
• ½ cup (115 grams) vegan butter, melted + extra for spreading
• ¼ cup (50 grams) white sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 5½ cups (690 grams) flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt

EditFor the Filling

• ¾ cup (170 grams) vegan butter, softened
• ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

EditFor the Icing

• 1 cup (160 grams) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) almond milk
• ½ teaspoon (2.4 milliliters) vanilla extract

EditSteps

EditMaking the Dough

1. Spread vegan butter over two foil pans. Rub about a tablespoon of butter on each pan, spreading it all over the surface and edges. Set aside.
   
2. Combine the melted butter, almond milk, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat well with a whisk. The mixture should be slightly warm () and at room temperature.
   
   • If the mixture is too hot, leave it to cool for a few minutes before using. The mixture must be at an appropriate warm temperature or the dough won't form properly.
3. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture. Leave it to sit for about a minute.
   
4. Add the salt and five cups of flour to the mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are fully incorporated together.
   
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel. Set it aside in a warm area to rise for about an hour.
   

EditMaking the Cinnamon Rolls

1. Add the remaining flour to the bowl. Remove the plastic wrap or towel off the bowl. Combine in the remaining ½ cup (95 grams) of flour and mix well.
   
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface. While kneading, add extra flour if the dough is still sticky. The dough should not stick to its surface and should be easy to knead.
   
3. Roll the dough out into the shape of a rectangle. Using a rolling pin, spread the dough out so that it's about thick. Adjust the corners so that it stays even.
   
4. Spread the vegan butter all over the dough with a butter knife.
   
5. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar on top.
   
6. Roll the dough into the shape of a log. Carefully roll the dough so it can resemble a log and then close the seams by pinching them. Cut off any excess dough at the edges with kitchen scissors.
   
7. Slice off pieces of the dough to create a cinnamon roll. This can be tricky to do with a knife so you may prefer using dental floss for easier slicing. Each cinnamon roll should be about thick.
   
8. Place the cinnamon rolls in the foil pans and set aside. Cover the pans with plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm area to rise for about 30 minutes.
   

EditBaking and Serving

1. Preheat the oven to .
   
2. Remove the plastic wrap off from the pans.
   
3. Bake the cinnamon rolls in the oven for about 25-30 minutes. Allow them to bake until the edges and tops are golden brown.
   
4. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar and almond milk. Mix well with a whisk until smooth.
   
5. Add the vanilla extract. Mix once more until it’s well combined.
   
6. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven. Allow them to cool for about 10 minutes until warm.
   
7. Serve. Drizzle the icing over the cinnamon rolls with a spoon. Garnish with extra cinnamon or chopped nuts if desired. Enjoy!
   
8. Finished.
   

EditVideo

EditTips

• Regular yeast can be used to make the cinnamon rolls, but it should be noted that the dough may take longer to rise.^[1]
• The almond milk in this recipe can also be substituted with coconut or soy milk.^[2]

EditWarnings

• Avoid adding the icing on the cinnamon rolls while they're hot. This will cause the icing to melt and not stick on the pastry.
• Make sure the dough is not too hot or cold when being made. If it is too hot, the activity of the yeast will be affected. If it is too cold, the dough will take a longer time to rise.^[3]

EditThings You'll Need

• Plastic wrap or towel
• 2 large bowls
• 2 foil pans
• Oven
• Whisk
• Floss
• Kitchen scissors
• Spoon
• Serving plate

EditRelated wikiHows

• Make Cinnamon Rolls
• Make Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls
• Make Raisin and Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
• Make Cinnamon Roll Cups

EditSources and Citations

• https://tasty.co/recipe/the-best-ever-vegan-cinnamon-rolls - research source

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