Vegan Cinnamon Buns

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. active dry yeast
2 tbsp. sugar or evaporated cane juice
1 cup tepid water
1 tbsp. oil

Filling:
1/2 cup vegan margarine
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup sugar or evaporated cane juice
3 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown rice syrup or maple syrup

Directions:

Combine tepid water and sugar in small bowl, add yeast and stir. Allow to proof for 10 minutes.

In bread machine using dough cycle, or in heavy duty mixer with dough hook, combine yeast mixture with flour nutmeg and salt. Mix/knead until smooth and elastic. Transfer to bowl oiled with 1 tbsp. oil, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double, about 1 hour.

Mix remaining ingredients in bowl until well blended. Refrigerate.

Punch down dough and divide into 2 balls. Roll 1 ball into 9x13-inch rectangle. Spread half of filling mixture on dough and roll up. Cut roll into 1 to 1-1/2-inch slices. Place slices into non-stick 8-inch cake pan, cover and allow to rise 1/2 hour.

When risen, bake in preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Comments from robertjaimes :

Awesome plain or with topping of your choice! Allow to cool before digging in!!!!

User Reviews:

Excellent recipe.

Submitted by Jane on December 01, 2003

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