Vegan Black Sesame Rye Rolls with Orange

These vegan black sesame rye rolls are light and fluffy, and they don’t contain as much sugar as traditional cinnamon rolls. The rye flour gives the rolls a hearty flavor and orange zest adds a bit of brightness. They’re great as a dessert or for breakfast!

Dough:
1 cup (240ml) almond milk (soy milk works also)
3 tablespoons vegan buttery spread
1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons cane sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
zest of 1 orange (about 2 teaspoons)
1 1/2 cups (205g) unbleached white all-purpose flour
1 cup (120g) dark rye flour

Filling:
3 tablespoons vegan buttery spread, melted
3 tablespoons roasted black sesame seeds
3 tablespoons cane sugar

Glaze:
2 tablespoons powdered (or icing) sugar
1 tablespoon almond milk (soy milk works also)

Greasing Oil/Butter:
1 teaspoon canola or sunflower oil for greasing mixing bowl
1/2 tablespoon vegan buttery spread for greasing baking pan

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