Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe by Rose Diker
Ingredients
12
Time
1h 45m
Serves
8
These cinnamon rolls are simple to make and delicious! They can be made gluten free and vegan.
Snack
Dessert
Ingredients
2cups
All-Purpose Flour
6Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
2tsp
Active Dry Yeast
1Tbsp
Cane Sugar
1/4tsp
Kosher Salt
1cup
Almond Milk
1/2cup
Coconut Sugar
1Tbsp
Ground Cinnamon
1/2cup
Organic Cream Cheese
2Tbsp
Plain Greek Yogurt
2Tbsp
Maple Syrup
1/2tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, warm almond milk and 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture reaches about 110°F (warm but not hot).
2
Pour the warm mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Troubleshooting: If no foam appears, check the yeast freshness or the liquid temperature.
3
Add the sugar and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring to combine. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and slightly sticky. Tip: If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
In a small bowl, mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter for brushing the rolls.
6
Remove the dough from the bowl and roll it into a 12x8-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with the sugar-cinnamon mixture, and tightly roll it into a log, starting from one long edge. Place it seam side down.
7
Use unflavored dental floss to cut the dough into 8 equal pieces: slide the floss under the dough, bring the ends up, cross them over, and pull tightly to slice without squishing. Tip: Avoid using a knife, which can compress the dough.
8
Arrange the rolls in a greased or lined 8x8-inch pan, spaced slightly apart. Cover and let rise for 15-20 minutes.
9
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 30 minutes, until golden brown.
10
While the rolls bake make your cream cheese icing: Beat cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Mix in maple syrup, vanilla, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. If the icing is too thick, thin it with almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Rose is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Holistic Nutritionist and Recipe Developer in Toronto. Rose graduated with honours from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and George Brown College. She believes in nourishing your body from the inside out. Rose loves to create recipes using plant based ingredients that are simple and easy to follow. She creates recipes for companies and clients and creates free recipes for her following.