Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

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Description

A very simple way to enjoy a classic treat on a vegan diet! Approved by my non-vegan roommates, these vegan cinnamon rolls are perfect for Sunday mornings.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup vanilla-flavored almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • ground nutmeg, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chopped pecans (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking pan.
  2. Heat almond milk over medium heat until frothy
  3. about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Cool until milk is lukewarm.
  4. Stir 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water and ground flax together in a measuring cup.
  5. Combine 2 1/4 cups flour
  6. white sugar
  7. yeast
  8. and salt in a large bowl. Add milk mixture and water mixture; mix well. Stir in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough comes together.
  9. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and springy
  10. 5 to 7 minutes. Return dough to the bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Place on top of the oven and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes.
  11. Mix brown sugar
  12. vanilla extract
  13. almond extract
  14. cinnamon
  15. nutmeg
  16. and cardamom together in a bowl. Stir in 3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  17. Return dough to the floured surface and roll into a large rectangle. Spread the brown sugar mixture onto the dough. Sprinkle pecans on top. Roll the dough along the longer side of the rectangle. Use a length of thread to cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch segments. Place into the prepared baking pan swirl-side up.
  18. Cover baking pan with a damp cloth and place on top of the oven. Let rise for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cloth.
  19. Bake until rolls are golden brown
  20. about 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12

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