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March 14, 2015 By Jana 1 Comment

Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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This recipe holds a special place in my heart as it is one of my favorite childhood memories. Every Christmas my mother was in charge of making pies for the family. Even better than the pies themselves were the Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls. Made from the pie crust scraps, my brother and I would look forward to their ooey, gooey goodness on Christmas morning.

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Sliced on Cutting Board

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Sliced on Cutting Board

This past Christmas I decided to try to add them to our list of healthier versions of traditional favorites. The timing was perfect as my brother and his lovely family were visiting, and many thanks to him for helping improve the recipe.

I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free, wheat-free pie crust mix for the dough. Not only did this make these a gluten-free option, but also made a prep that was already fairly simple even simpler.  I replaced the butter with Earth Balance soy-free, vegan “buttery spread” making them vegan as well.  Naturally, you can still use regular butter if you do not want to make them vegan.

The ingredients used in the filling can be adjusted based on taste preference.  If you love cinnamon – add more cinnamon.  If you have an enthusiastic sweet tooth – add more coconut palm sugar or coconut nectar.  Maple syrup can also be used in place of (or in addition to) the coconut nectar, if you like the added dimension of maple flavor in your sweets. You just can’t beat all the great health benefits of cinnamon!

Join me as I walk through how to turn these few ingredients into these sweet, flaky treats that you won’t be able to get enough of.

Cinnamon Roll Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Ingredients

1) Pour pie crust mix into food processor or bowl and spoon in butter, cut into tablespoon size chunks.

2) Pulse ten to twelve times, or if using a bowl, cut in butter with pastry cutter.

3) Pulse or mix in ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together in small clumps.

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Dough With Butter and Water

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Dough With Butter and Water

4) Pour into medium size bowl and form dough into a ball. Flatten into a disc approximately 1-1/2 inches thick. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (note: if dough doesn’t stick together well, 1-2 additional tablespoons of ice water may be added)

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Dough

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Dough

5) Remove dough from plastic wrap. Sprinkle countertop area with rice flour or remaining pie crust mix and roll out dough into a circle 1/8-1/4 inch thickness.

6) Spread softened butter on dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut palm sugar. Drizzle on coconut nectar or maple syrup.

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll With Filling

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll With Filling

7) Using a spatula or butter knife gently loosen the edges of the dough from the counter as you roll into a cylinder. Seal the edge and ends of the roll by dabbing on the ice water and gently pressing together.

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Ready to Bake

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Ready to Bake

8) Place on a foil lined baking sheet and bake until lightly browned. For conventional baking preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake approximately 35-40 minutes. For convection baking preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake approximately 30-35 minutes. Let cool 25-30 minutes before slicing.

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Baked

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Baked

After cooling you can slice into desired thickness.  One inch slices will yield approximately 12-13 slices. You can optionally add a drizzle of coconut nectar or maple syrup. Nothing left to do but enjoy!  Pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee, English Breakfast tea, or a warm cup of apple cider.

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Sliced

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Sliced

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Plated

Pie Crust Cinnamon Roll Plated

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Recipe: Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Category: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Desserts, Recipes

Author: Nutritionicity

Servings: About one dozen 1-inch slices

Pie Crust Cinn Roll Sliced on Cutting Board

These delicious gluten-free and vegan cinnamon rolls are always a hit--and they are so easy to make. The recipe is quite flexible and can be prepared in a non-vegan option using traditional butter. Filling amounts may vary based on personal preferences.

Ingredients

    Dough:
  • 2 cups gluten-free pie crust mix (I used Bob's Red Mill)
  • 12 tablespoons (or 168 grams) vegan butter spread (or regular butter for a non-vegan recipe)
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
    Filling:
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons vegan butter (or regular butter), softened at room temperature
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon (more or less to taste)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut palm sugar (more or less to taste)
  • Coconut nectar or maple syrup, for drizzle (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  • 1) Pour pie crust mix into food processor or bowl and spoon in butter cut into tablespoon size chunks.
  • 2) Pulse ten to twelve times, or if using bowl cut butter in with pastry cutter.
  • 3) Pulse or mix in ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together in small clumps.
  • 4) Pour into medium size bowl and form dough into a ball. Then flatten into a disc approximately 1-1/2 inches thick. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (note: if dough doesn't stick together well, 1-2 additional tablespoons of ice water may be added)
  • 5) Remove dough from plastic wrap. Sprinkle countertop area with rice flour or remaining pie crust mix and roll out dough into a circle 1/8-1/4 inch thickness.
  • 6) Spread softened butter on dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut palm sugar. Drizzle on coconut nectar or maple syrup.
  • 7) Using a spatula or butter knife gently loosen the edges of the dough from the counter as you roll into a cylinder. Seal the edge and ends of the roll by dabbing on the ice water and gently pressing together.
  • 8) Place on a foil lined baking sheet and bake until lightly browned. For conventional baking preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake approximately 35-40 minutes. For convection baking preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake approximately 30-35 minutes. Let cool 25-30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

*Prep time and total time do not include 30 minutes of refrigeration or cooling time.

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