Vegan Carnival Swirls: Soft and Fragrant, Easy Recipe
The Vegan Carnival Swirls are a soft, fragrant dessert, ideal for celebrating the Carnival tradition in a cruelty-free version. Easy to prepare, these fragrant swirls are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a treat to serve during parties, and they will win over both children and adults with their delicate taste and citrus fragrance.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2/3 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
Tools
Large bowl
Rolling pin
Baking tray
Parchment paper
Steps
For the preparation of the Vegan Carnival Swirls: Soft and Fragrant, easy recipe watch the video HERE.
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Let’s prepare the dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast. Add the plant-based beverage and the oil, and knead until a soft, elastic, and homogeneous dough is obtained. Cover with a cloth and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Let’s prepare the filling
In a bowl, combine the sugar with lemon and orange zest and mix well. Form the swirls
After the hour of rising, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, forming a rectangle.
Evenly distribute the filling over the layers of dough and gently roll it from the longer side, forming a cylinder. Cut into slices about 1 inch thick and place the swirls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes until evenly golden.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage & Tips:
❄️ Storage
Vegan swirls keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. They can also be frozen after baking and slightly reheated before serving.
💡 Tips
To make them more colorful, you can add a bit of colored sugar on top before baking
Also great with vegan hazelnut cream or jam as an alternative filling
Perfect for celebrating Carnival with family or friends
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the dough in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the dough and store it covered in the refrigerator overnight, then let it rise at room temperature before rolling and filling.
Can vegan swirls be frozen?
Yes, both the raw dough and baked swirls can be frozen. Bake the swirls directly from the freezer, slightly increasing the baking time.
Can I use a different filling?
Sure! You can replace sugar and citrus with jam, vegan hazelnut cream, or chopped nuts for delicious variations.
How long do they keep?
Vegan swirls stay soft for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
What’s the best way to make them soft?Make sure to knead well until you get an elastic dough and observe the rising times. Bake them immediately after rolling and filling.
Can they be decorated?
Yes, you can brush them with plant-based milk and sprinkle colored sugar or chopped nuts before baking for a Carnival touch.
