Grab a cup of coffee and one of these soft, fluffy rolls! These sticky buns are an irresistible combination of vanilla-flavored dough, a sticky caramelized brown sugar coating, crunchy walnuts, and lots of cinnamon. These delicious breakfast treats are best served slightly warm with a generous helping of icing.
Walnut Sticky Buns [Vegan]
Ingredients You Need for Walnut Sticky Buns [Vegan]
For the Sticky Buns:
- 1 packet instant rapid rise yeast
- About 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/5 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Butter:
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter, soft
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or more if you like a stronger cinnamon flavor)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons walnut pieces
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter, for brushing the cinnamon rolls before baking.
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/4 cup soy milk
- 2 tablespoons walnut pieces
How to Prepare Walnut Sticky Buns [Vegan]
To Make the Sticky Buns:
- In a small saucepan, heat the almond milk, vegan butter, and vanilla paste until warm and butter is melted.
- Place the yeast into a large mixing bowl. Add the warm milk/butter mix and stir well.
- Wait about 10 minutes for the yeast to rise and become bubbly, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the salt and stir.
- Add 1 cup of flour at a time, mixing well with a wooden spoon in preparation for kneading.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes.
- Place dough into an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- To make filling, combine the vegan butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- On a lightly floured surface, punch down dough before rolling it out into a thin rectangle, then spread the cinnamon butter and sprinkle the walnuts over it.
- Beginning with a long side, roll up the dough tightly.
- Then with a serrated knife, cut the dough into nine rolls and place them in a well-buttered (or lined with parchment paper) 8-inch square pan. Brush with melted vegan butter and cover with plastic wrap.
- Set in a warm place to let rise again while you preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
To Make the Glaze:
- Combine all ingredients, bring to a simmer in a small saucepan and boil for 5-10 minutes over low heat. Pour immediately over warm sticky buns.
- Let cool for a few minutes and then serve immediately.