Perfect Vegan Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 4 cup All-purpose flour (Approximate amount for a standard batch; whisked with dry ingredients)
• 0.5 cup Vegan butter (Melted for dough, softened for filling)
• 1 cup Warm water or dairy-free milk (Used to activate yeast and hydrate dough)
• 2.25 tsp Yeast (One standard packet)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (Divided between dough and filling)
• 2 tbsp Cinnamon (For the filling)
• 0.5 cup Vegan heavy cream (Poured over rolls before baking)
• 4 oz Vegan cream cheese (For the icing)
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar (For the icing)

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, yeast, and a portion of the sugar) in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.

2. 2

   Add the wet ingredients (melted vegan butter and warm dairy-free milk/water) to the dry mixture.

3. 3

   Knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it proof in a warm spot for about one hour, or until it has doubled in size.

5. 5

   Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

6. 6

   Spread softened vegan butter over the dough, then sprinkle generously with a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.

7. 7

   Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into individual rolls.

8. 8

   Place the rolls into a greased baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight to rise slowly.

9. 9

   In the morning, remove the rolls from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats to 350°F (175°C).

10. 10

    Just before baking, pour vegan heavy cream over the top of the rolls, allowing it to soak into the gaps.

11. 11

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes until the rolls are golden brown.

12. 12

    While the rolls bake, whisk together vegan cream cheese and powdered sugar (adding a splash of dairy-free milk if needed) to create a silky icing.

13. 13

    Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.

Notes

These are 'Cinnabon-style' rolls where the addition of heavy cream before baking creates a very soft, gooey texture. Ensure your vegan butter is at room temperature for the filling so it spreads easily without tearing the dough.

Nutrition per serving

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