Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of chai spices with these delicious Chai Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a fragrant chai spice mixture and topped with a chai-infused glaze, these treats are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
For the Chai Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons brewed chai tea (cooled)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Filling and Baking: Mix all filling ingredients. Roll out dough, spread filling, and roll into a log. Slice into rolls and place in a baking dish. Let rise, then bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, chai tea, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For stronger chai flavor, steep the tea for 10 minutes before using in the glaze.
- Prepare the night before—cover and refrigerate after placing rolls in the pan, then bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
