Can you enjoy a classic cinnamon scroll without the refined sugar crash? In Season 1, Episode 3 of Celebrate Your Sweet Tooth Naturally: Baked Desserts with Chef Cynthia Louise, you will discover how to transform traditional baking into a nourishing art.
Chef Cynthia Louise guides you through a wholesome baking process that swaps heavy, processed ingredients for nutrient-dense alternatives. By using spelt flour, coconut sugar, and walnuts, this recipe delivers the gooey, comforting texture of traditional cinnamon scrolls while honoring your body's well-being. Learn the mindful steps of proofing yeast, rolling dough, and creating a rich, naturally sweetened filling.
Wholesome Baking Techniques
- Master the art of kneading and proofing a yeast-based dough using spelt flour for a lighter, more digestible base.
- Create a rich middle mix using coconut sugar, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon, finished with a pure maple syrup glaze.
- Learn how to structure healthy baked desserts that satisfy your cravings without relying on refined sugars.
Below, find the complete cinnamon scroll recipe to recreate these warm, aromatic pastries at home.
Ingredients
For the Scroll Dough:
- 300ml soy, rice, or coconut milk
- 30g coconut sugar
- 80g coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp dried baker's yeast
- 600g white or wholemeal spelt flour
For the Middle Mix:
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup currants or raisins
- 1 cup whole walnuts
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- Maple syrup
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard, square baking cake tin with baking paper and set aside.
- To prepare the dough, add the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Knead the dough on your working surface for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough back to the bowl and leave it to rise for 20 minutes.
- Take the dough out of the bowl and roll it out into a rectangular shape which should be 1cm thick.
- To prepare the middle mix, combine the ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Brush the rolled out dough with maple syrup.
- Sprinkle the middle mix over the dough and press it down gently. Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 8-10 slices.
- Place the dough into the prepared tin, arranging the slices close together.
- Keep the dough in a warm place and allow to rise again for 30 minutes. Brush with a little maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. When done, remove and brush with lots of maple syrup. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Begin your exploration into natural sweet treats and elevate your home baking today.
