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Vegan Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

This date-sweetened vegan sourdough cinnamon rolls is a healthy alternative.
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This sourdough cinnamon roll recipe uses extra sourdough starter (or discard) for added flavor and texture. It’s easy to take this classic cinnamon roll and adapt it for a healthier version. See the section above for making a cinnamon date filling instead of the classic sugar filling.

Ingredients

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DOUGH:

  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1/4 tsp of instant yeast (not necessary, but adds a bit of a boost)
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (+ more, as needed)

FILLING:

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp melted vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup packed raw brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix the sourdough starter, water, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Then add the flour. Knead as required to bring the dough together. However, don’t over-knead as you want it to be a soft dough, not bread-like.
  2. Allow the dough to rise in a warm location until doubled in volume (about 2-4 hours). 
  3. On a floured surface, gently roll the dough into a 10″ by 14″ rectangle. Brush with the melted butter then sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar. At this point, you could also add 1/4 cup of raisins or walnuts.
  4. Roll the dough along the 14″ side, forming it into a tight cylinder. Squeeze gently to even out the layers.
  5. Slice into 12 rolls, and place them in a greased 8-inch square baking pan with the cut side down.
  6. Allow them to rise for another 2-4 hours, until fluffy.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for 30-40 min (until the tops are browning).

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Find it online: https://www.fermentingforfoodies.com/vegan-sourdough-cinnamon-rolls/