Description
Soft and fluffy vegan strawberry sweet rolls filled with juicy strawberries and topped with a luscious glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup vegan butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
. Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, whisk together warm almond milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add melted vegan butter, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
2. Make the Strawberry Filling
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow the filling to cool completely.
3. Assemble the Rolls
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from the longer side.
- Slice into 12 equal rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
4. Bake the Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before adding the glaze.
5. Make the Glaze & Serve
- Whisk together powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Fruit Swap: Use raspberries, blueberries, or a mix of berries.
- Nutty Addition: Add crushed pecans or almonds to the filling.
- Spiced Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- rise time: 1.5 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegan sweet rolls, strawberry rolls, dairy-free pastry, plant-based dessert, vegan brunch