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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Warm and Gooey Chai Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Fall Mornings

These Chai Cinnamon Rolls blend soft textures with chai-infused filling, making them the perfect breakfast treat for cozy fall mornings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for egg-free
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger essential for chai flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
Chai Caramel Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Casserole Dish
  • Small saucepan
  • Digital Kitchen Scale

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm whole milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, and spices. Add activated yeast mixture, eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead dough for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and steep the chai tea bags. Remove bags, whisk in brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and spices until smooth.
  6. In a bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and filling spices until smooth.
  7. Roll out the dough, spread the filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 equal portions.
  8. Arrange rolls in casserole dish with chai caramel sauce. Pour heavy cream over and let rise for 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 29-32 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Whip together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter, gradually add powdered sugar and spices until fluffy.
  11. Frost the warm rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure yeast is fresh for the best results and not to rush the second proof.

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