Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

A cozy spin on classic cinnamon rolls, this recipe uses apple butter to create a warming flavor that will stay with you and your guests long after a sweet breakfast start, afternoon snack, or concluding dessert. As a bonus, our One Degree Organics Sprouted Red Fife Flour adds fiber and delicious taste to this plant-based dough.

Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Dough:
1/4 cup cane sugar
1 1/4 cups non-dairy milk, lukewarm
2 1/2 tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 cups One Degree Organics Sprouted Red Fife Flour
1 cup organic white flour

Filling:
1/3 cup apple butter (we used Eden Organics)
2 tsp cinnamon

Apple Frosting (optional):
2 Tbsp apple butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 to 2 Tbsp non-dairy milk, to thin to desired consistency
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cinnamon, to taste

Directions

To make the dough, combine the sugar, warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for approximately 5 minutes until the yeast begins to bubble.

Add coconut oil and salt and whisk to combine. Slowly add the flour, adding the last 1/2 cup a little at a time until a soft dough has formed.

Turn out onto a generously floured surface and knead for 3–5 minutes, until the dough is smooth. Form the dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover and set in a warm place for 45 minutes to an hour, until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease two 8” square pans.

Working on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 8” by 12”. Spread with the apple butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Starting at one of the shorter sides, tightly roll up the dough, pinch the seam at the end to keep the rolls well formed. Slice into 8 buns and arrange in prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set and bottoms are light golden brown.

If you’d like to add frosting, whisk together the apple butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add milk as needed to achieve spreadable or pourable consistency based on your preference. Let the cinnamon buns cool slightly before drizzling or spreading with the frosting.

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