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Vegan Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Servings: 6

Ingredients

CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH

  • 500 grams Bread Flour
  • 1 Small/medium sized Overripe Banana
  • 2 tbsp Sourdough Starter
  • 80 grams Vegan Butter
  • 30 grams Granulated sugar (optional)
  • 170 ml Almond Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

CINNAMON FILLING INGREDIENTS

  • 50 grams Light Brown Sugar
  • 40 grams Melted Butter (Vegan)
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 200 grams Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 80 grams Butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Almond milk

Instructions

To make the cinnamon dough (using sourdough discard)

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer using the dough hook, mix together the flour, butter and sugar (if using) for 2 -3 minutes.
  • Add in the sourdough discard, banana puree, milk and vanilla extract. Knead for 10 minutes on medium speed. The dough should be smooth and stretchy at this point.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Leave for 6-8 hours (maximum of 8 hours) at room temperature or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the risen dough and tranfer to a lightly floured work surface. Now, roll the dough out into a rough rectanglular shape - doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Using a pastry brush, spread your cinnamon roll filling (see instructions below) and layer on some sliced dried figs (optional).
  • Use both hands to roll the dough into a log, then cut 2-3cm wide pieces off the log to form little rolls. Arrange into a baking dish and leave to proof in the fridge for an hour before baking.
  • Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes or until groden brown.

To make the roll filling

  • Mix melted butter, brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.
  • Set aside to spread on the dough before rolling.

To make the cream cheese frosting

  • Mix together the butter and powdered sugar for 3 minutes in a stand mixer or by hand using a whisk.
  • Add in the vegan cream cheese and keep mixng until combined. Pour in a tsp of almond milk to loosen up the frosting if it's too thick.
  • Spread over the cinnamon rolls. I like to spread them over the rolls when they're still slightly warm.
  • Serve and enjoy.