Cinnamon Buns (Vegan)

• 3/4 c. non-dairy milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active yeast
• 3 c. whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 c. raw sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 5 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
• 1 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp non-dairy milk

1. *Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Grease or spray a round 8-inch cake pan and set aside.
2. *Gently warm non-dairy milk to approximately 110u0b0F. Sprinkle yeast in and let it dissolve, about 5 minutes.
3. *Meanwhile, whisk 2 cups of flour in a mixing bowl with baking powder, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
4. *Stir in applesauce and non-dairy milk mixture, using a spatula to combine, then stir in 1/2 cup of flour.
5. *Stir in remaining flour and knead in the mixing bowl 15 to 20 times until elastic and not excessively sticky.
6. *Flour a rolling pin and roll dough out into a large, thin rectangle.
7. *In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, raisins, if using, and remaining cinnamon. Spoon and spread this mix around the center of the dough, leaving 1-inch edge clear.
8. *Gently but tightly roll the dough up. Using a string, pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut roll into six equal pieces.
9. *Place buns in the prepared pan; a tight fit is okay.
10. *Bake for 25 minutes, until slightly golden and thoroughly cooked.
11. *While baking, prepare icing by mixing confectioners' sugar with non-dairy milk until a thin glaze forms.
12. *Drizzle icing over the buns while they're still warm.

nondairy milk, active yeast, wholewheat pastry flour, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, raisins, confectioners, milk

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cinnamon-buns-vegan-50174662 (may not work)