Description
Warm and delightful Chai Cinnamon Rolls infused with aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- Additional melted butter for spreading
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, chai spice blend, and salt. Create a well in the center and add in the yeast mixture, remaining milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until combined, then knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, around 1 hour.
- Prep the filling: While the dough rises, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and chai spices in a bowl.
- Roll it out: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Spread the filling: Brush melted butter over the dough and sprinkle the sugar mixture on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
- Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake and glaze: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden, then drizzle with glaze.
- Serve and savor: Enjoy warm with loved ones or as a personal treat.
Notes
These rolls pair wonderfully with chai tea or coffee. For a special touch, add spiced whipped cream or a fruit salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, chai, breakfast, brunch, baking