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Cinnamon Swirls

These are super easy to make, don’t require any proofing since they contain no yeast, and thanks to the air fryer, they have a wonderful crispy exterior – which we love! If you don’t have an air fryer, you can simply bake them in the oven.

Takes 45 minutes

Serves

Ingredients
 

For the dough:

  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 35 g caster sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 80 g cold vegan butter (cut into cubes)
  • 100 ml oat milk

For the cinnamon filling:

  • 2 tbsp vegan butter (melted)
  • 90 g brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 4 tbsp vegan cream cheese
  • 65 g icing sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp oat milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and prepare
    Preheat the air fryer to 160°C using the bake function.
    Grease a 2lb loaf tin (approx. 900g).
  • Make the dough
    In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, caster sugar, and salt.
    Add the cold vegan butter and use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles damp sand or breadcrumbs.
    Stir in the oat milk until the dough comes together into a soft clump.
    Lightly coat the dough in flour to make it easier to handle.
    Dust your counter with flour and place the dough on the surface. Roll it out into a rectangle, approximately 45cm x 30cm.
  • Prepare the cinnamon filling
    Melt the vegan butter. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together.
    Spread the melted butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, making sure to bring it right to the edges.
    Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
  • Roll and cut
    Starting from the long edge (45cm side), tightly roll the dough into a log.
    Cut the log in half, then halve each piece again, and repeat once more to end up with 8 pieces.
    Place the cinnamon swirls into the greased loaf tin.
  • Bake
    Place the loaf tin in the preheated air fryer drawer and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Make the frosting
    While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting.
    In a bowl, mix the vegan cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and oat milk. Use a fork to break down the mixture and stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve
    Remove the cinnamon rolls from the air fryer and drizzle the frosting over the top.
    Serve warm and enjoy!
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