How to Make Vegan Cinnamon Rolls – Soft, Gooey & Irresistible
These vegan cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and sweet with gooey cinnamon filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—totally plant-based!
Servings: 20 rolls
Calories: 259kcal
Cost: €0.55
Ingredients
For the Yeast:
- 1 cup warm water not hot or plant milk
- 2 tbsp sugar do not substitute
- 2 tbsp flour
- 14 g 2 sachets dry yeast
For the Dough:
- 1 cup soy milk or any plant milk
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 6¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar or preferred sweetener
- 2 tsp salt
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 –5 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Icing (optional):
- 5 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp soy milk
Instructions
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- In a medium bowl, mix warm water with sugar and flour. Add the dry yeast, stir, and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine soy milk and oil, then mix in the yeast mixture. Add in sugar and salt, and slowly incorporate the flour, mixing until you form a soft, non-sticky dough.
Step 3: First Rise
- Form a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 4: Roll and Fill
- Sprinkle flour on a surface, divide the dough in half. Roll one half into a rectangle (1–2 cm thick). Sprinkle with ½ cup of sugar and 2–3 tbsp cinnamon.
Step 5: Shape the Rolls
- Roll up the dough tightly into a log, then cut into 10 equal pieces. Press them gently to form rolls. Repeat with the second half.
Step 6: Second Rise
- Place rolls on a lined baking pan and cover with a towel. Let them rise in a warm place for another hour until doubled in size.
Step 7: Bake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8: Add Icing
- While the rolls are still slightly warm, whisk together powdered sugar and soy milk, and drizzle over the top.