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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Indulgent Chai Cinnamon Rolls That Warm Your Soul

These Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a cozy breakfast that combines soft, fluffy dough with a delightful blend of chai spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour or bread flour for chewier texture
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast ensure fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Milk whole or almond milk
  • 2 large Eggs or aquafaba for egg-free
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Chai Spices mix of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar for the filling
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
Caramel Sauce
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream or milk for a lighter option
Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 splash Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer
  • baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk to 110°F and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle 2¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon chai spices. Mix in 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, 2 eggs, ½ cup softened butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for 7-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare caramel sauce by heating ½ cup heavy cream with 2 chai tea bags. After steeping, mix with ¼ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon honey.
  6. Make filling by blending ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chai spices, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  7. Roll risen dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly and roll tightly, slicing into 12 pieces.
  8. Pour caramel sauce into a greased baking dish, place rolls on top, cover, and let proof for 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 29-32 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  10. Cool slightly, mix frosting ingredients, and spread generously over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these rolls fresh for breakfast or as a dessert. Store covered to maintain freshness.

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