Description
These Cinnamon Rolls (Joy Food Sunshine) feature a soft, fluffy dough swirled with a rich cinnamon filling that balances sweetness and spice perfectly. Topped with a luscious natural sweet glaze, they offer a warm and comforting homemade treat ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter, softened
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons plant-based butter, softened
Sweet Glaze (natural)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm plant-based milk with yeast in a large bowl and let it sit until frothy. Add sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Gradually add flour, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Make the Cinnamon Filling: Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and softened plant-based butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to create the rich cinnamon swirl.
- Roll out the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a 12×16 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border along the edges.
- Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the longer edge into a log. Slice into 1.5-inch thick rolls using a sharp knife. Place the rolls in a greased baking pan, leaving space between each.
- Final Rise and Bake: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for 30-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Sweet Glaze (natural): Whisk powdered sugar, natural vanilla extract, plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use warm (not hot) liquids to activate yeast without killing it.
- Knead dough well to develop gluten for perfect texture.
- Cut rolls evenly using dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to avoid squishing.
- Keep dough covered with a damp towel during rising to prevent drying out.
- Adjust glaze thickness by modifying powdered sugar or plant-based milk amounts.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, plant-based, vegan cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, sweet glaze, cinnamon swirl
