Vegan Cinnamon Dough:

• 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (plus more for flouring surface)
• 1 packet (8 g) activated yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cup dairy-free milk, unsweetened, room temperature
• 1/4 cup salted vegan butter, melted and room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dairy-free yogurt or unsweetened applesauce

Strawberry Sauce and Icing:

• 4 cups frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter, cold
• 200g Nafsika’s Garden cream cheese style
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

Directions:

1. In a medium pan, add frozen strawberries, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, lemon zest, and juice. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5-8 minutes.
2. Once the strawberry mixture reaches a simmer, lower heat to medium-low. Use a potato masher to help break the strawberries into pieces. Keep cooking until the mixture has thickened and reduced for another 5-10 minutes.
3. Remove strawberry sauce from heat, add cold butter and whisk until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Vegan Dough:

1. Grease a medium-sized bowl with coconut oil and set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the dairy-free milk until it reaches 110 degrees F. Use a food thermometer to measure the temperature. The milk temperature is important to ensure the yeast will activate. Add in 1 tbsp sugar into the warm milk, whisk, and then sprinkle yeast; mix with a spoon lightly, cover, and let activate for 10 minutes in a warm area.
3. Once the yeast is bubbly, pour the mixture into a large bowl or a stand mixer with the dough attachment. Add in the remaining sugar, yogurt, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until combined. Then add in about half of the flour and mix on medium speed until the flour starts to incorporate into the wet mixture. Add the remaining flour and mix on medium speed until a dough forms.
4. Lightly flour a clean surface and place the dough onto the surface, sprinkling some extra flour on top for kneading.
5. Knead the dough lightly for 2-4 minutes, until it forms a smooth dough ball that’s not sticky Then place the dough into the greased medium bowl, cover with a cloth or wrap, and place into a warm area to let rise for 1 hour. It should be double in size. You can place it in the oven (which is turned off) and turn on the oven light.
6. Grease a large casserole dish with oil and set aside.
7. After the dough has doubled, lightly punch down the dough. Lightly flour a clean surface and place the dough in the middle. Sprinkle a little extra flour on top of the dough and flour the rolling pin. Roll the dough out to be a large rectangle (12 in x 18 in). Spread 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the strawberry filling leaving about an inch border on all edges.