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Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistibly Soft Chai Cinnamon Rolls for Fall Bliss

Experience the warmth of fall with these gooey chai cinnamon rolls filled with brown sugar and spices.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 32 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Weigh for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoons Chai Spices Cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs Whisk before adding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure if possible
Chai Caramel Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk
  • 2 bags Chai Tea Bags Infuse flavor
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup can be an alternative
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter Very soft for mixing
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to prevent lumps

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Bloom the yeast by combining active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warmed whole milk in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, chai spices, salt, and sugar. Add in the whisked eggs, softened butter, and frothy yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead for 7 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Shape dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
Chai Caramel Sauce Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and steep chai tea bags for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and mix in butter, brown sugar, honey, and salt until creamy.
Roll and Bake
  1. Blend softened butter, brown sugar, chai spices, and a pinch of salt for the filling. Spread this evenly on the rolled dough, then roll tightly, cut into 12 equal rolls.
  2. Pour chai caramel sauce into a greased 9x13 baking dish, place rolls cut-side up, pour remaining cream, cover, and let rise for an hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 29 to 32 minutes until golden and caramel is bubbling.
  4. For frosting, blend softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. After cooling for 10 minutes, frost warm rolls generously with frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh yeast is crucial for the best rise. Knead until soft and slightly tacky, using dental floss for neat cutting, and enjoy warm for ultimate flavor.

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