Joyful Vegan Family

Night-Before Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

Cinnamon Rolls

• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup + 3TB non-dairy milk
• 5 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine, divided
• 2-1/2 cups unbleached white flour
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk

Directions:

1. Heat the non-dairy milk and 2 tablespoons margarine until warm, then remove from heat.  (You could also do this step in the microwave.  Microwave on high for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.  Then let it sit so that the margarine can melt a bit ). 
2. In a large bowl, mix the flours, yeast, gluten, and salt. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture. With a wooden spoon, blend until it begins to hold together.
3. On a floured surface, turn out the dough and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Form into a ball, place in a lightly-greased large bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Punch the dough down and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a rectangle shape about 12-x-6 inches.
4. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine and lightly spread over the dough, then sprinkle on the sugar mixture. Tightly roll up the dough along the longer side, moistening the final edge with water and sealing. Cut into 1-inch slices and place evenly apart on a lightly-greased 9-x-13-inch pan.
5. Cover pan with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge overnight.
6. In the morning pull the rolls out and let them come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).  At the same time preheat the oven to 350.
7. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon margarine and light brush rolls, then bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8. For the icing, beat the powdered sugar, margarine, and vanilla with an electric mixer until the margarine is distributed into the sugar (the mixture should be crumbly). Slowly drizzle in the non-dairy milk and beat until the icing is smooth, about 2 minutes. After the rolls have cooled slightly, slather on icing and serve.