Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns

This cinnamon bun recipe is irresistibly gooey, sweet, and a real treat. As a bonus, it’s naturally vegan and can easily be made nut and soy-free! While they may take a little time to rest, these buns are totally worth it - you'll be dreaming about them for days!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
• 1 Tbsp instant yeast
• 3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raw pecans
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted vegan butter
• 1 tsp unsweetened soy milk
• 1 tsp clear vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the milk in a saucepan until just steaming. Do not let simmer! Remove from the heat, add the yeast, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3When the yeast mixture is foamy, add to the flour mixture along with the melted coconut oil. Mix together.
4. 4Then use your hands and knead for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth. Add a bit more flour if needed, the dough should be slightly sticky but not stick to the bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. 5Lightly grease a baking dish that's about 10½ x 8 inch (27 x 21 cm), or big enough to easily fit all the rolls.
6. 6In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon. Set aside.
7. 7Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a ½ cm thick rectangle of 30 x 40 cm.
8. 8Spread the coconut oil across the rolled-out dough. It looks like a lot, and that's okay!
9. 9Sprinkle the brown sugar and pecan mixture evenly overtop the rolled-out dough.
10. 10With the longest edge of the rectangular dough closest to you, begin to roll the dough.
11. 11Cut the rolled dough into 12 buns, about 1½ inches (3 cm) thick each.
12. 12Place each bun into the baking dish, then cover it with a damp cloth and let rest in a warm place for another hour.
13. 13While the buns are resting, mix the remaining milk with maple syrup. Set aside.
14. 14Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake buns in the centre rack of the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven to spoon the sweetened milk mixture over the buns.
15. 15Return the cinnamon buns back to the oven to bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops of the buns are golden.
16. 16While the buns are baking, whisk together the icing ingredients using an electric hand mixer.
17. 17When the buns are removed from the oven, let them cool slightly before smearing the icing overtop.