Cinnamon Rolls

Prepares 8-12 rolls

Ingredients

Dough: 

• 3 cups of flour + a few sprinkles if the dough seems too wet

• 3/4 tsp salt

• 2 ¼ tsp yeast 

• 1/4 cup warm water 

• 1/4 cup refined coconut oil 

• 1/3 cup white sugar 

• 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice (I used Silk Cashewmilk)

Filling: 

• 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

• 2 tbsp cinnamon

• 3 tbsp melted refined coconut oil or non-dairy butter

Frosting (optional):

• 1 package of non-dairy cream cheese (Miyoko's is excellent here)

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

• 2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Combine the yeast, warm water and a pinch of white sugar in a small non-mental and set aside for approximately 20 minutes or until foamy. 

2. In a large non-metal mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

3. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil, add the sugar and cashew milk. Let meld together for a few minutes (do not boil) and then set aside to cool competently (you don’t want it to be hot or it will kill the yeast when combined). 

4. To the flour, add both the mixture from saucepan and the yeast. Mix until a dough forms. On a floured surface, knead the dough for 5-7 minutes - add flour as needed to prevent stickiness. 

5. Spray/grease a large glass bowl with oil and place the dough in it. Cover with a dish towel and set in a warm place for 1 hour. I recommend placing it into an unheated oven if you live in a cool climate. 

6. Combine all the filling ingredients and set aside.

7. Once risen, roll out dough into a large rectangle. Coat with filling, leaving about 1/2 inch along the perimeter.

8. Roll into a log. Tip: stretch the dough back a bit when rolling to make a tight round with lots of folds.

9. Cut the roll into 12 even rounds.

10. Place the circles into a parchment paper-lined and greased pan, allow to rise covered for 1 hour in a warm place. *Preheat oven to 350 half way through this rising period (make sure the rolls aren't in it!!). 

11. Bake for 25 min or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown.

To prepare the frosting:

1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature (it may be very challenging to mix if skipping this step), combine ½ cup of sugar at a time, blend with a whisk or hand mixer, add in lemon juice. Continue to mix until the frosting is fully combined, it should be creamy and smooth with no lumps.

2. Spread on warm cinnamon rolls and devour with no regrets!

To reheat cinnamon rolls - microwave for 30 seconds.