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Vegan Pistachio Rolls (Fluffy & Gooey!) Recipe

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These Vegan Pistachio Rolls are fluffy, gooey, and packed with rich pistachio flavor. Made with a tender vegan dough and filled with a luscious pistachio cream and cinnamon-sugar mixture, these rolls are perfect for a special breakfast or dessert. The recipe uses vegan buttermilk and plant-based ingredients ensuring a delightful dairy-free treat that still impresses with its soft texture and nutty sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • 1 batch vegan buttermilk (see note 1)
  • 75 g vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 460 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (see note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Filling

  • 60 g raw pistachios
  • 35 g granulated sugar (see note 3)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 150 g vegan pistachio cream spread (room temperature, or pistachio butter; see note 4)

Pouring Cream (Optional)

  • 80 ml single oat cream (or soy cream)
  • 1 tablespoon pistachio butter

Glaze

  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons non-dairy milk

Instructions

  1. Read the recipe: Read the entire recipe carefully before starting and measure all ingredients accurately using a digital kitchen scale for the best results.
  2. Prepare vegan buttermilk and melt butter: Make the vegan buttermilk as instructed in the note. Slowly melt the vegan butter over low heat or in the microwave until just melted and warm, taking care not to overheat.
  3. Mix the dough ingredients: Combine the melted butter and vanilla extract with the vegan buttermilk. In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Pour the wet buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients.
  4. Knead the dough: Using the dough hook on medium speed, knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough forms a sticky ball. If the dough is too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour gradually. Hand kneading is also an option.
  5. First proof: Lightly grease and clean a bowl. Place the dough ball inside, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and proof in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Prepare filling: In a food processor, pulse the raw pistachios, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until finely powdered. Set aside.
  7. Roll out dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface into an 11”x16” rectangle.
  8. Apply filling: Spread the pistachio cream evenly over the dough, going all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the pistachio sugar-cinnamon powder evenly on top.
  9. Shape rolls: Mark the dough into 9 equal portions, then cut into strips using a pizza cutter. Either roll each strip individually into buns or roll the entire log and slice with unflavored floss as demonstrated in the referenced cinnamon roll method.
  10. Second proof: Place the rolls in a parchment-lined 8×8″ or 10.5″x7.5″ baking dish, cover with plastic wrap or foil, and proof in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled. Alternatively, refrigerate overnight up to 24 hours and let come to room temperature for 2 hours before baking.
  11. Optional pouring cream: Whisk together oat cream and pistachio butter and pour evenly over the proofed rolls to enhance gooeyness.
  12. Bake: Preheat oven to fan-forced 160°C (320°F) or conventional 180°C (356°F). Bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until tops are light golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes.
  13. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, pistachio butter, vanilla extract, and non-dairy milk until smooth. Drizzle or swirl on top of warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Note 1: Vegan buttermilk can be made by combining 1 cup plant-based milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice; let sit 5-10 minutes.
  • Note 2: Instant yeast can be substituted with active dry yeast; activate in warm water before mixing.
  • Note 3: The additional sugar in the filling balances the nuttiness and adds sweetness combined with cinnamon.
  • Note 4: Vegan pistachio cream spread can be replaced with pistachio butter if unavailable.

Keywords: vegan pistachio rolls, vegan cinnamon rolls, pistachio dessert, vegan pastries, plant-based rolls

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