Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Chai Cinnamon Rolls, where classic cinnamon rolls meet aromatic chai spices. These soft, fluffy rolls are swirled with a delightful blend of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, creating a unique flavor profile that is perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings. Topped with a creamy chai frosting and drizzled with sticky caramel sauce, each bite is a cozy embrace of sweetness. Easy to make and customizable, these rolls are sure to impress your family and friends, making them an irresistible addition to any brunch table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, very softened for filling
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- Spices as listed above for filling preparation
- Additional half cup of heavy cream for pouring
- Ingredients for frosting including cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and spices as listed
Instructions
- 1. Warm the milk to 110°F and combine it with yeast and sugar. Let it froth for five minutes.
- 2. Whisk together flour, spices, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl.
- 3. Mix the frothy yeast mixture with eggs, vanilla, and butter until combined.
- 4. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- 5. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6. Roll out the dough, spread filling ingredients (butter, brown sugar, and spices), then roll up tightly and slice into rolls.
- 7. Allow the sliced rolls to rise again before baking at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg