Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, pillowy, and swirled with a generous brown sugar and cinnamon filling, these rolls are the kind of weekend baking project that makes the whole house smell incredible. The dough comes together with dairy free milk and dairy free butter in place of their conventional counterparts, and the swap is genuinely seamless — you still get that tender, slightly chewy crumb that makes a great cinnamon roll so satisfying. A vanilla-spiked powdered sugar glaze drizzled over the warm rolls ties everything together with just the right amount of sweetness. The recipe makes 12 rolls, so there's plenty to share — or not. Whether you're avoiding dairy for health reasons, allergies, or lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that proves you're not giving anything up. Follow the rise times and don't rush the knead, and you'll be rewarded with bakery-worthy results straight from your own oven.
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12 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup dairy free milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
Chef's tipUse plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts. - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup dairy free butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
For the filling
- ½ cup dairy free butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For the glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tbsp dairy free milkChef's tipUse plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Pour the warmed dairy free milk into the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Sprinkle the yeast and 1 tsp of the granulated sugar over the milk and let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
Add the remaining granulated sugar, melted dairy free butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk briefly to combine.
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