Description
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful fusion of warm chai spices and soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are filled with a rich brown sugar chai filling and topped with a creamy frosting that will leave everyone wanting more. With gooey caramel sauce on the bottom, they encapsulate the essence of fall, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed with a hot cup of chai tea or coffee, these homemade delights are sure to impress family and friends.
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 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- Additional spices for filling and frosting including more cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves
Instructions
- Warm 1 1/4 cups of whole milk to about 110°F. Combine it with 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp granulated sugar in a small bowl. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a stand mixer, mix 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, spices (cinnamon, ginger), eggs, vanilla extract, softened butter, and the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise covered for about an hour until doubled.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it and sprinkle with a mixture of light brown sugar and spices.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and slice into pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise again for approximately 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with heavy cream before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg