Ultimate Vegan Gooey Cinnamon Sticky Buns
Indulge in the delight of these Ultimate Vegan Gooey Cinnamon Sticky Buns, a sweet and fluffy treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. This innovative recipe uses a unique method where a portion of the flour is pre-cooked with water to create a paste, resulting in irresistibly soft and pillowy rolls without the need for eggs. Topped with a luscious walnut and maple syrup mixture, these sticky buns are baked to golden perfection and oozing with sweetness. Whether you're sharing with family on a lazy weekend or treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, these vegan sticky buns are sure to impress!
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (for paste)
water
1/3 cup (for paste)
dry active yeast
2 teaspoons (combined with lukewarm water)
lukewarm water
1 cup (for activating yeast)
all-purpose flour
4 cups and 2 tablespoons (for dough and additional cinnamon mixture)
granulated sugar
1/4 cup (for dough)
salt
1 teaspoon (for dough)
vegetable oil
1/4 cup (for dough)
vegan butter
1/2 cup (for topping)
light brown sugar
1 cup (for topping)
maple syrup
3 tablespoons (for walnut topping)
walnut halves
1 cup (roughly chopped for topping)
ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (for cinnamon mixture)
all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (for cinnamon mixture)
Instructions
1
Start by making the paste: In a small pot, stir together 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a stiff paste. Once done, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
2
Prepare the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 teaspoons of dry active yeast with 1 cup of lukewarm water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes until frothy. Add the cooled paste, 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to the mixer bowl. With the dough hook attached, knead on medium speed for about 6 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3
Once kneaded, pour a small amount of additional oil into the bowl, turning the dough to coat it. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and set it in a warm place to rise until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
4
Make the topping: In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of vegan butter and 1 cup of light brown sugar until well combined. Reserve 1/3 cup of this mixture in a separate bowl, adding 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 cup of roughly chopped walnuts. Stir until smooth and set aside.
5
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the reserved walnut mixture in a deep 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for about 5 minutes until melted. Remove from the oven and spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan.
6
To the remaining butter-sugar mixture, stir in 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until smooth.
7
Shape the rolls: On a floured surface, roll the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-butter mixture evenly over the dough. Starting from one of the shorter edges, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
8
Place the cut rolls cut-side down into the prepared baking pan. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for an additional 30-40 minutes in a warm area until nearly doubled in volume. Meanwhile, ensure that your oven remains preheated to 350°F (175°C).
9
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until they are golden on top. Once baked, remove from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen the buns. Invert the pan onto a baking tray while still hot and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ultimate Vegan Gooey Cinnamon Sticky Buns?
They are a sweet and fluffy vegan treat made with a unique flour-paste method, topped with a walnut and maple syrup glaze.
How does this recipe achieve a soft texture without eggs?
It uses a pre-cooked paste made of 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup water, which creates a pillowy dough structure.
What type of yeast is required?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of dry active yeast.
How long should the yeast proof?
The yeast should sit in lukewarm water for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
How much flour is needed for the dough?
The dough requires 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long is the first rise for the dough?
The dough should rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
How long should I knead the dough?
Knead the dough on medium speed with a dough hook for about 6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
What is the ingredients for the sticky topping?
The topping consists of vegan butter, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and chopped walnuts.
How much maple syrup is used?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of maple syrup in the walnut topping mixture.
What size baking pan is needed?
A deep 9x13-inch baking pan is recommended for this recipe.
How long do you pre-bake the walnut mixture?
Bake the walnut topping mixture for about 5 minutes until it is melted before adding the rolls.
What is the size of the dough rectangle when rolled out?
The dough should be rolled into an 18x12-inch rectangle.
How many buns does this recipe yield?
The recipe makes 12 equal-sized cinnamon sticky buns.
How long is the second rise?
The cut rolls should rise for an additional 30-40 minutes before baking.
How long do the buns bake?
The buns should bake for 25-30 minutes until they are golden on top.
How do I remove the buns from the pan?
Run a knife around the edges to loosen them, then invert the pan onto a tray while they are still hot.
What kind of oil should I use for the dough?
The recipe specifies 1/4 cup of vegetable oil for the dough.
Can I use different nuts instead of walnuts?
The recipe uses walnut halves, but you could potentially substitute with pecans or other nuts if desired.
Is granulated sugar used in the dough?
Yes, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar is added to the dough mixture.
What goes into the cinnamon filling?
The filling is a mixture of vegan butter, light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
What is the purpose of the flour paste?
The cooked paste acts as a dough conditioner to ensure the rolls stay soft and gooey.
Do I need to cover the dough while it rises?
Yes, cover the bowl with a damp cloth to prevent the dough from drying out during both rises.
What kind of sugar is in the topping?
The topping uses 1 cup of light brown sugar.
Should the water for the yeast be hot?
No, it should be lukewarm to avoid killing the yeast.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of salt is included in the dough ingredients.
Should the flour paste be hot when added to the dough?
No, you should allow the paste to cool before mixing it with the yeast and flour.
What is the texture of the finished buns?
They are described as irresistibly soft, pillowy, and oozing with sweetness.
Is this recipe suitable for breakfast?
Yes, these sticky buns are perfect for a special breakfast or dessert.
What should I do if the dough doesn't rise?
Ensure the yeast was frothy and the rising area is warm and draft-free.