Anna’s Cinnamon Roll Gfo Vg Recipe
Massive cinnamon roll, topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Frosting
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare Flax Egg
In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Roll and Fill
- 5
Prepare Work Surface
Lightly flour a clean surface with gluten-free flour. Turn the dough out onto the surface.
- 6
Roll Dough
Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Spread Filling
In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened vegan butter. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 8
Roll Up
Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Pinch the seams to seal.
- 9
Cut Rolls
Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
Baking
- 10
Prepare Baking Dish
Grease a large baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- 11
Place Rolls in Dish
Arrange the sliced rolls in the prepared baking dish, leaving some space between them to rise.
- 12
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 13
Bake Rolls
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Frosting Preparation
- 14
Make Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- 15
Frost Rolls
Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
