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Cinnamon Roll Recipe No Milk

A delicious, dairy-free cinnamon roll recipe that promises soft, fluffy rolls with a sweet cinnamon filling, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for icing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Once the yeast is frothy, add the vegetable oil and salt to the mixture. Gradually stir in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Spread a thin layer of vegetable oil over the rolled dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
  8. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
  9. Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and vanilla extract with a splash of water to create a smooth icing.
  12. Once baked, drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra soft texture, let the rolls cool in the pan covered with a towel after baking.