It’s one of the most prolific ingredients in baking, so it only makes sense we do a spotlight. Vegan & plant-based butter has come a long way since I first started using them in 2015. Some of the OG’s are still in heavy rotation for me, but some newer brands are quickly becoming my favorites. Let’s take a look!
Every ingredient has a purpose. Flavor (the obvious one), texture, consistency, structure, beauty – all equally important. So, when you see a recipe that you really want to riff on and without animal products, all you have to do is determine the objective of the ingredient in question; what purpose does it serve in this recipe, and what other ingredient can serve the same purpose?
Makes 12 buns3 hours —Intermediate — A zesty twist on a Swedish classic. “Kardemummabullar” is essentially big Swedish word that loosely translates to “cardamom buns.” They’re fairly common in Sweden, probably similarly so to our cinnamon rolls here in America. We’re taking a few detours from tradition here though. The first is in the dough….