Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with warm chai spices and topped with a chai tea glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp brewed chai tea (cooled)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Once risen, punch down dough and roll it into a 16×10 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with the chai spice mixture.
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, brewed chai tea, and vanilla extract.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly, then drizzle glaze on top and serve warm.
Notes
Make a vegan version by substituting dairy and egg with plant-based alternatives.
Add black pepper to the filling for an extra chai kick.
Use cream cheese frosting instead of chai glaze for a tangy finish.
Slice into smaller pieces and bake in a muffin tin for mini rolls.
Swap chai tea for maple syrup in the glaze for a fall-inspired twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
