Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

An American classic - veganized!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cinnamon-pecan-rolls • Posted by Clair

My rolls are stuffed with plenty of cinnamon and pecans, so they are reminiscent of pecan spinwheels. Made completely with whole wheat flour, the texture is really lovely, like a soft bread. Compared to a typical recipe, they require only about half of the sugar that's usually used. And if you'd like to make it even healthier, you could substitute palm sugar for the brown sugar.

You will need

1 cup Almond Milk 2 ¼ tsp dry active Yeast 2 tbsp + 1 tsp Brown Sugar 3 cup white Whole Wheat Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder ¼ tsp Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon 6 tbsp unsweetened Applesauce at room temperature ½ cup Brown Sugar 1 tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon 2 tbsp Oil ½ cup Pecans ½ cup Powdered Sugar ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract Almond Milk

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My rolls are stuffed with plenty of cinnamon and pecans, so they are reminiscent of pecan spinwheels. Made completely with whole wheat flour, the texture is really lovely, like a soft bread. Compared to a typical recipe, they require only about half of the sugar that's usually used. And if you'd like to make it even healthier, you could substitute palm sugar for the brown sugar.

Instructions

1. Heat the milk in the microwave until 100-110 degrees (about 1 min). Sprinkle 1 tsp of the brown sugar and the yeast over the milk. Stir, then set aside to proof for 5-10 minutes.

2. In the meantime, combine the 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Form a well in the mixture, then pour in the yeast and applesauce. Stir until holding together, then add the rest of the flour a couple of tablespoons at a time. When stirring is no longer possible, begin kneading the dough, adding more flour until you have a ball without stickiness. I needed the full 3 cups of flour...you might even need a bit more.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about a 12" by 18" rectangle, about 1/4" thick. Combine the four filling ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well blended. Spread evenly over the dough, leaving about 1" empty on a long edge. From the opposite edge, roll the dough up, then pinch to seal. You will have a long tube of dough.

4. Cut the ends off, then cut the dough into 12 pieces. Grease a baking dish and carefully place the pieces in it, with the cinnamon spirals facing up. Cover with a warm dishtowel and place in a warm place to rise, about 45-60 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes. Allow rolls to cool for at least 10 minutes before icing.

6. To the powdered sugar, add a very small amount of almond milk (less than 1 tsp). Stir until well combined, and add more milk as needed, until desired consistency. Stir in the vanilla, then drizzle over the cinnamon rolls.