Chai Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This Chai Cinnamon Rolls Recipe combines traditional cinnamon rolls with aromatic chai spices.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Clean kitchen towels
- Small saucepan
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk for 5 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, rise 1 hour.
- Combine all chai spice filling ingredients thoroughly.
- Roll dough into 12x18 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter evenly across dough surface.
- Sprinkle chai spice mixture over buttered dough.
- Roll tightly from long side, seal edges.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces carefully.
- Place rolls in greased baking pan.
- Cover and rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool slightly before adding glaze.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results.
- Don't over-flour the dough to keep rolls tender.
- Let dough rise in warm, draft-free area.
- Fresh ground spices create more intense chai flavors.
- Store leftover rolls covered at room temperature.