I want to start branching out a bit and changing some things
up with my blog posts. I don't intend my blog to be only photos
of what I eat, but to feature recipes, product reviews, and other
fun stuff. So I went into the kitchen today to do some baking!!!
Vegan Squirrelly Buns
created by Snacking Squirrel
In a bowl measure 4 cups flour of your choice and set it aside
In a seperate bowl add 1 cup of lukewarm water, then
dissolve in 1 teaspoon of sugar. To help the buns rise, pour in
1 packet of instant yeast and let everything sit for 10 minutes
After 10 minutes, it should be bubbly (active yeast cells)
Now stir together to make sure all the yeast is dissolved
Add to this 1/2 cup more lukewarm water, 1/2 cup brown sugar,
1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup oil. I used olive oil, but any type is fine
Add the liquid mixture into your bowl of flour, slowly mixing and
stirring. Halfway through, roll up your sleeves, and get kneading!
When it's all mixed, place a towel over top and let the dough rise for
1 hour. Place it in a warm or sunny spot for a better, fluffier dough. Don't
Spread some flour on the counter to stop the dough
from sticking, then start rolling it out with a rolling pin
Continue adding more flour if it starts sticking. You want
the dough to be thin so make sure you roll it out really well
When it's spread out you can trim up the bits if you'd like.
Then spread on 1-2 tablespoons butter of your choice
Here's the fun part. Sprinkle on approx. 1-1.5 cups of brown
sugar. Enough to coat the dough evenly. Then toss on as much
cinnamon as you'd like, measurement doesn't matter. After I added
3/4 cup chopped walnuts. You can use raisins or pecan or dates too!
Gently roll it up and slice into approximately 8-10 pieces
Place into a well greased baking dish
Cover with a cloth and let it hang out and rise some more in a
warm spot. I put mine in the sun by a window. After 1 hour put
them into a preheated oven @ 400 F. Bake for 20-25 minutes
The sugar oozes to the bottom making them sticky and lovely!
makes approximately 10 servings
39 comments:
vegan cinnamon buns!!!! or should i say squirrelly buns!? ;) LOVE IT. too cute, and yuummmmm how good do those look, u have got me hungry ;) those seriously look like the best cinn.buns. ever! and actually looks easy to make! great recipe, and instructions..may have to give it a go! :)
xx
maya
WOW, your vegan cinnamon buns look so perfect and so, so yummi, as Maya said you got me hungry ;) and i am bookmarking this page so perhaps i will make this recipe, looks super easy, love your instructions!! and gosh i can not even remember the last time i had a cinn.bun....probably like when i was 12...8 years, (too long) ;)!!!
wow! those look AMAZING!!!
those look SOOOOOOOOOOOO good... you are a genius girl! yum.. must bookmark this page now!
The squirrelly buns are delicious looking!! [not gonna lie, I smirked @ that cuz I'm immature :D ]
you are amazing, my dear. thank you for making these vegan since I absolutely don't know how I would resist them otherwise. Seriously. They look sooo good! Oh, and I love the little heart you drew on the dough; too cute!
Have a lovely day!
xox
P.S. I didn't have a chance to read your post about the gluten free challenge until today but count me in :). Great idea, girl!
Kelsey, I've GOT to try your "Squirrelly Buns" - they look sooo delicious! And they really look fluffy in the pictures! Usually when I make them they're dripping in butter, but your version looks much better :)
you are awesome! Thanks for posting this! This recipe is bookmarked and I will be making these next week!!! (breakfast for dinner - bfd!)
Oh my gosh they look heavenly!!! Have to make these!!!
I love cinnamon buns! These look great, Kelsey!!
Squirrely Buns, I love it!! These look so amazing!
Your buns look delicious ;)
I've been meaning to try my hand at baking with yeast, but it still intimidates me. Maybe one day.
Oh. My. Cinnamon. Buns.
Yep, I'll be bookmarking this one, thankyouverymuch!! :)
So pretty!! I went through a phase where I made cinnamon buns practically every day for a few weeks... my brother demanded it. ;)
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Oh my gosh, these look so amazing. Thanks for the step-by-step directions, I didn't realize it's not that hard to do. I'm so going to make these!!!
YEAHHHH I have been looking for a good vegan cinnamon bun recipe!! Thank you!!!
I love your blog doll!
XXOO
Yuuuum! Those cinnamon buns look delish. :D I love the little heart on the dough.
wow girl. i am so impressed! I am GF these days but even before i was, i was scared to make bread.yeast and the whole rising process scares me..i hate kitchen fails and so have never tried making bread.
and yes, certain ppl need to be told like it is, otherwise they go around spewing their crap somewhere else thinking that's acceptable!
Wow, those look amazing! I have always been intimidated by the seemingly complex recipes for cinnamon buns, but you make it look so easy!
oh my goodness- how good do these look? And I love the step by step instructions!!!! Such a beautiful baked good ;)
Oh wow, you are an amazing baker!! They look SO good!
These seriously look AMAZING Kelsey! Love the recipe, and such a perfect breakfast or snack food. And how neat that it's vegan!
xxoo
Heather
OMG those look sooooo good. I'm sitting down to eat oatmeal and now have those staring at me. Oatmeal is no longer tasty!
mmm cinnamon buns! yours look delicious and i want one! :)
I love making cinnamon buns! My boys are in heaven when they see them come out of the oven! Yours look delicious!
Those look so awesome! And, you make it look pretty easy. I always get scared of baking because there are so many steps!
Those cinnamon buns look great!!! I tried my hand at making some once and well.. they didn't turn out as pretty as yours and taste-wise? They were edible... I think. Hehe. Or let's just say no one fell ill. x)
Much love,
Nat xoxo
Homemade Cinnamon Buns how fun!! Looks delicious- I haven't had one of those in year. I love when they are warm and heated--so delicious
Those look delicious! I last made cinnamon buns when our exchange student was here - while I like savory breakfasts, she loved all things sugar to start the day!
Kelsey..these are ridiculous. I think I fell inlove with those cinnamon buns!! They look AMAZING!Mmmmmmm! :)
Wow, genius..your vegan cinnies look so so good! I don't know how people come up with recipes like these...I'm a dummy in the kitchen. I need some direction or else I'm totally lost. Anyway, these look awesome, keep them coming! xo <3
Seriously lady, I am making these..tonight or tomorrow. What do you recommend for a GF flour...the bob's red mill gluten free baking flour? These look too good to be true, but I trust you so much that these are tasty.
Love that you posted a recipe! I love blogging about more than just daily eats too. It has been fun this week but hard to maintain! Sometimes it stresses me out..but telling a story with my blog and recipes...that is my favorite part and I hope that readers enjoy too, even if they are word-heavy posts.
i LOVe the step by step pics and instructions these look AMAZINGGG
So glad you found my blog, fellow Kelsey. Thanks for the sweet compliment. I look forward to seeing all of your offerings!
These look easy to make...for a beginner like me. Sat morn breakfast?
Those look awesome! I have never attempted making cinnamon buns, so thanks for posting the step-by-step instructions!
Now that is some serious backing, looks delish! I want to give it a try, or just have them to eat!
God, those buns look so good!! I have to make them asap.
oh yum, they look incredible! I've never made homemade cinnamon rolls, but I really need to try!
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