Fluffy Eggless Cinnamon Rolls
These fluffy eggless cinnamon rolls are light and pillowy soft, thanks to olive oil. They’re vegan, easy to make and ready in about 2 hours!
Servings 12
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- a rolling pin
- a baking dish
- saucepan
- whisk
- parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 ¼ cup (300ml) warm milk (105ºF - 115ºF / 40ºC-46ºC) (you can use plant-based milk or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) instant yeast (or 1 packet)
- 3 ¼ cups (400g) all-purpose flour, plus more if needed while kneading
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (70g) sugar
- Optional: ⅓ cup heavy cream (83ml) (regular or plant-based for even softer rolls)
For the filling
- ⅓ cup (70g) sugar
- 1½ tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons (about 2 fl oz / 50 ml) olive oil
For the brown sugar walnut glaze
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.6 oz) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) butter or margarine
- ½ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 ounces (55g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
Warm the oven
- Turn the oven on to 140°F ( 60°C) and then turn it off when the temperature is reached.
Prepare the pan & make the dough
- Lightly grease the pan with oil or butter. Set it aside. (You could also sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon over the oil/butter, which will caramelize the bottom of the rolls after they're baked.)
- Mix the flour and the salt in a bowl. Set aside.3 ¼ cups (400g) all-purpose flour, plus more if needed while kneading, 1 teaspoon salt
- In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk with the sugar, oil and yeast. Then pour this mixture into a large mixing bowl.1 ¼ cup (300ml) warm milk (105ºF - 115ºF / 40ºC-46ºC) (you can use plant-based milk or regular milk), 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) instant yeast (or 1 packet), ⅓ cup (70g) sugar, 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the milk mixture. Add more flour, a tablespoon at a time if necessary and knead until you get a smooth dough. It’ll take about 7-10 minutes.
- Lightly grease a large clean bowl with oil and place the dough in it and cover it with oil too. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and keep it in the warm oven to rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Make the filling
- Mix all ingredients for the filling in a bowl and set it aside.⅓ cup (70g) sugar, 1½ tablespoons cinnamon, 4 tablespoons (about 2 fl oz / 50 ml) olive oil
Make the cinnamon rolls
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface (or on parchment paper). Roll the dough into a 12 X 14 inches (30 X 36 cm) rectangle.
- Spread the filling over the rolled-out dough, using the back of a spoon, leaving about 1 inch on the sides.
- Roll up the dough, starting from the bottom. Pinch the ends together.
- Cut the roll in half and then cut each half into 6 even pieces and place them in the baking pan. Make sure there’s some space between each roll.
- Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 °F / 180°C.
Make the brown sugar walnut glaze
- Put the sugar, water, butter and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan.½ cup (100 g / 3.6 oz) light brown sugar, ½ cup water, 1 cinnamon stick
- Whisk together on medium heat until thick and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the walnuts and set aside.2 ounces (55g) chopped walnuts
Bake the cinnamon rolls
- Uncover the rolls and bake for 30-35 minutes or until they're golden brown. Optional: For extra softness, warm the cream until lukewarm (not hot) and pour it over the rolls just before baking.Optional: ⅓ cup heavy cream (83ml)
- Top the rolls with the brown sugar walnut glaze.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Store these cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days.
Picture Tutorial & Tips
I have a detailed picture tutorial in my post to help you out with each step of the recipe as well as lots of tips to ensure success.
Baking Measurements
I have used weight measurements for all the recipes on this website. Even though I have also included American volume measurements for convenience, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale to weigh all ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Digital kitchen scales are more precise than cups, which is so important in baking, and they give the most accurate, consistent results. Happy baking!
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