The Best Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls #vegan #cinnamonrolls
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You’ll Need:
- ¼ cup water
- 1 packet or 2 ¼ tsp active or dry yeast
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¾ cup plant milk
- 5 tbsp 1/3 cup vegan butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Follow Your Heart Egg Vegan, 4 oz">vegan egg we use JUST or Follow Your Heart brands (follow the instructions on the package for one egg)
- 4 cups flour
FOR THE PUMPKIN SPREAD:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice blend
FOR THE VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 8 oz plain vegan cream cheese we like Kite Hill
- 6 tbsp vegan butter room temperature
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar sifted to remove any lumps that may be in the sugar
Instructions:
FOR THE PUMPKIN SPREAD:- In a small bowl whisk the 1 cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice until completely combined. Set aside.
FOR THE DOUGH:
- Heat the ¼ cup water to 110°F (43°C) and whisk the 2 ¼ tsp yeast and ½ tsp sugar into the water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it has a bubbly and foamy top. If it doesn’t bubble and form a foam then the yeast was dead and you need to buy new yeast.
- Put the ¾ cup milk and 5 tbsp butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute or until the butter is melted. You can also heat in a pan on the stove on medium low heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the milk and melted butter, vegan egg, ½ cup sugar, and ½ tsp salt and stir to combine.
- Add 2 cups of the flour to the mixing bowl and with a bread hook attachment, mix until combined. Add the yeast mixture and remaining 2 cups of flour and mix until it forms a ball.
- On a well-floured surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes. Add a bit more flour to the surface if the dough begins to stick.
- Place the dough in a large oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and place in a warm place to let it rise for an hour to an hour and a half. It should double in size.
- When the dough has doubled in size, punch the dough in the center and roll it into a large rectangle, approximately 16 inches x 8 inches.
- Spread an even layer of the pumpkin sauce over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll it from one end to the other and use a sharp knife to slice the rolls.
- Butter a 10-inch iron skillet or a 9-inch cake pan and place the rolls close together and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- Place the 8 oz of vegan cream cheese, 6 tbsp vegan butter, and 2 cups sifted (this prevents lumpy frosting) confectioner’s sugar in a mixing bowl and beat it until it’s smooth and creamy.
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