Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packs yeast, (can use quick rise, but not required)
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
- 4 1/2 cups flour, plus more
Filling:
- 1/4 cup softened vegan butter
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Frosting:
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Other:
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 2 tsps flake salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. (for proofing)
- Place almond milk in the microwave for 1 minute or until warm like bath water. If it’s too hot it will kill the yeast.
- In a large bowl combine the almond milk, yeast and sugar. Allow it to activated for at least 5 minutes until it becomes foamy on top.
- To the yeast add the melted vegan butter, salt, and the flour. Stir with a spoon or your hands until it comes together. Add flour about 1/3 cup at a time until it becomes less sticky and pulls away from the bowl.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 4 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Place in preheated oven with door open. Place the dough in the preheated oven with door open for about 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375. Punch the dough down and roll into a rectangle on a floured surface. The dough should be 1/2 inch thick.
- Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Try not to let the butter melt as it will be harder to roll. Spread the filling over the entire dough leaving about 1/2 inch bare.
- Starting with the long side closest to you start rolling up. With a serrated knife or dental floss slice the cinnamon rolls. You can get up to 12, but I love mine to be big so I made about 9. Place the rolls in a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish, or (2) 9-inch pie pans.
- Bake on the second rack to prevent the tops from burning. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the rolls are lightly golden brown and the centers are cooked through. Place a toothpick in to check it comes out clean. If not done but everything else is cooked, cover with tinfoil and put the oven down to 350 and bake until complete.
- For the icing combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a standing mixer. Mix until smooth.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting, and enjoy! Top with sesame seeds and flake salt if desired!
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins