Ingredients
For the Dough:
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup vegan butter, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Vegan Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- Warm the almond milk until lukewarm (not hot). Stir in the melted vegan butter and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the warm liquid, stir gently, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3: Assemble the Rolls
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle (about 10×14 inches) on a floured surface.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then cut into 9-12 equal rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before adding the glaze.
Step 5: Make the Glaze & Serve
- Whisk together powdered sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Yields: 9-12 rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes