Cinnamon Buns

Warm cinnamon buns are the best! I don't do a lot of baking, but every once in a while, I am inspired! This recipe was inspired by a post I saw on "The Food Stories," and thanks to that writer for sharing a terrific recipe. When you have a hankering for something sweet, give these a try.

Ingredients:

In an 8" or 9" inch metal pan (round* or square):

• 1/3 C vegan buttery spread (melted)
• brown sugar & cinnamon for sprinkling

In a mixing bowl:

• 2 C flour
• 1/4 C sugar
• 2 1/2 t baking powder
• 2/3 C vanilla plant-based creamer
• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 1-2 T cinnamon

Glaze:

• 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 2 T vanilla plant-based creamer, or lemon juice, if you prefer tangy!

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
3. After the ingredients are mixed thoroughly, add creamer and blend just until all of the flour mixture is wet.
4. On a well-floured surface, roll into a 10" by 12" rectangle.
5. Sprinkle the dough with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Beginning with the 10" side, roll the dough into one long strip.
7. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1" rounds.
8. Melt vegan buttery spread and pour into metal pan.
9. Sprinkle melted vegan buttery spread with brown sugar and cinnamon.
10. Place rounds in metal pan, spacing as evenly as possible.
11. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
12. Half-way through baking time, remove from oven and baste tops of rolls with a little more melted vegan buttery spread and sprinkle with extra brown sugar and cinnamon.
13. After removing rolls from the oven, mix glaze and pour over the top of the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm, but not hot.
14. Enjoy!