The Best Ever Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Instructions

1. Generously rub two disposable foil pie pans with vegan butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted butter, and sugar. Ensure that the mixture is just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If it is hotter, allow it to cool slightly.
3. Evenly sprinkle the yeast over the warm mixture and let it set for 1 minute.
4. Add 5 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
5. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
7. After 1 hour, the dough should have nearly doubled in size.
8. Remove the towel and add an additional ½ cup (95g) of flour and salt. Stir well, then turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface.
9. Knead the dough lightly, adding more flour as needed, until it just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.
10. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Make sure to fix the corners to ensure they are sharp and even.
11. Evenly spread the softened vegan butter over the dough.
12. Sprinkle the dough evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
13. Roll up the dough, forming a log, and pinch the seam closed. Place it seam-side down and trim off any unevenness on either end.
14. Cut the log in half, then divide each half into 7 evenly sized pieces, approximately 1½ inches (8 cm) thick each.
15. Place 7 cinnamon rolls in each cake pan, with one in the center and six around the sides. Cover the pans with plastic wrap and put them in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
16. To prepare the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla in a medium-sized mixing bowl until smooth.
17. Remove the plastic wrap. Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven at 350˚F (180˚C) for 25-30 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
18. While still warm, drizzle the frosting evenly over the cinnamon rolls.
19. Enjoy the delicious cinnamon rolls!