Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   In a small bowl, gently mix the yeast with 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl using an electric hand mixer, cream the 1/2 cup dairy-free soy margarine and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Add the salt, beating until incorporated. Mix the egg replaced with the remaining 1/4 cup of warm water. Add the egg replacer mixer and warm almond milk to the bowl and beat until combined.

5. Step 5

   Turn the mixer onto a low-speed setting and add the yeast mixture. Once the mixture is combined, add the flour, 1 cup at a time, until the dough is soft but not sticky.

6. Step 6

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until elastic.

7. Step 7

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl loosely with a dish towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours.

8. Step 8

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the dark brown sugar and cinnamon.

9. Step 9

   Grease or oil a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

10. Step 10

    Punch down the dough . Turn the dough out onto a dry surface and roll out to a 12-inch square.

11. Step 11

    Brush with the 3 tablespoons melted soy margarine and then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

12. Step 12

    Carefully, using your hands, roll the dough into a log. Pinch together the edges to seal.

13. Step 13

    Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 8 to 12 equal pieces. Arrange the cinnamon rolls evenly spaced out in the prepared dish and allow to rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

14. Step 14

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown. (A toothpick inserted into the center of one of the rolls should emerge clean when they're ready to come out.)

15. Step 15

    Set the rolls on a wire cooling rack to cool slightly before icing with dairy-free icing.

16. Step 16

    Serve warm and enjoy.