Amy's Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

There's nothing quite like fresh hot cinnamon rolls right out of the oven! These take time, but again if you have a food processor, use it! The more you make these the easier the recipe gets! We whip these up in no time now! You can also use this dough for our Pink Vegan Monkey Bread recipe on 1/12/11!

3/4 c soy, almond OR rice milk

1/4 c "Earth Balance" buttery spread or sticks, softened

3 1/4 c unbleached flour

1 pkg instant dry yeast

1/4 c Vegan cane sugar

1/4 c plus 2 T water

2 T corn starch or 1 T flax meal mixed with 2 T water (both of these methods work as an egg replacer for this recipe)

Heat the soy milk in a saucepan until it bubbles, stir so it doesn't scorch. Remove from the heat and mix in the 1/4 c of "Earth Balance" buttery spread or sticks. Let cool until lukewarm.

In a large mixing bowl (or processor) combine 2 1/4 c flour, yeast and sugar, mix well. Add the water, cornstarch and the soy milk/"Earth Balance" mixture, beat well. Add the remaining flour 1/2 c at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes (food processor does the kneading for you). Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 c of "Earth Balance" buttery spread or sticks

1 c packed Vegan dark brown sugar

1 T ground cinnamon

1/2 c "Earth Balance" buttery spread or sticks, softened

*Raisins and nuts are optional

Roll the dough out into a 9" x 12" rectangle. Spread the dough with the "Earth Balance/sugar mixture and sprinkle with raisins and pecans (optional).

Looking at your rectangle, roll the 12" side towards you and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls (we use a pizza cutter or sharp knife)and place cut side up in an oiled baking dish or pan that will accommodate 12 rolls. Cover and let rise until doubled, approx. 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Drizzle with glaze:

2 t agave nectar OR pure maple syrup

1 t vanilla

2 c Vegan powdered sugar OR icing sugar

4 T soy, almond OR rice milk

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or in a liquid measuring cup and mix until smooth. Let roll s cool a few minutes and then drizzle with the glaze.