Low Histamine Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Total time2 hr 35 min

Prep time40 min

Cook time25 min

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the dough

1 cup plant-based milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one ¼-oz packet)
Ingredient note
Low histamine diets often flag yeast because of its association with fermentation, but baker's yeast is a fresh cultured leavening that does not carry the pre-formed histamine of aged or fermented foods, and the small amount used to raise dough adds little. It is likely fine here. If you prefer to always avoid active dry yeast, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
2 tbsp organic cane sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
½ tsp salt
¼ cup vegan butter, melted

For the filling

½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Ingredient note
Some low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses about 1/8 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
3 tbsp vegan butter, softened

For the glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 tbsp plant-based milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Combine the warmed plant-based milk, yeast, and 2 tbsp organic cane sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty — this confirms the yeast is active.
2
Add the melted vegan butter, salt, and 3 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook (or stir with a wooden spoon) until a shaggy dough forms, then increase to medium speed and knead for 6–8 minutes, adding the remaining flour a tablespoon at a time, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.

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