Description
These soft and fragrant Cinnamon Buns combine fluffy dough rolled with a rich cinnamon and brown sugar filling, topped with a sweet, glossy glaze made from plant-based ingredients. Perfect for a cozy morning treat, they deliver comforting flavors and a delightful aroma that fills your home and warms your heart.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based milk, warmed
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for spreading)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2–3 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the plant-based milk until comfortably warm (about 110°F or 43°C). Stir in the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and remaining brown sugar. Add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Leave it in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Roll Out and Fill: Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread a thin layer of vegetable oil over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Shape the Buns: Roll the dough tightly starting from one long edge into a log shape. Cut the log into slices about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Place the slices cut side up in a greased baking pan, leaving space for expansion.
- Second Rise and Bake: Cover the buns loosely with a towel and allow them to rise for 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Glaze and Serve: While the buns are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm buns.
Notes
- Measure flour correctly by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off to avoid dense dough.
- Keep plant-based milk warmed to about 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Roll the dough tightly to ensure cinnamon swirls stay intact and filling distributes evenly.
- Do not skip the second rise; it improves the buns’ fluffiness and texture.
- Apply glaze while buns are warm so it soaks in and creates a shiny finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon buns, plant-based cinnamon rolls, vegan cinnamon buns, soft cinnamon buns, cinnamon sugar rolls
