Description
Delectable chai-spiced cinnamon rolls blend warm Indian spices with classic pastry comfort. Fragrant cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon create a rich, inviting breakfast treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsps (43 g) butter
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk, whisking gently until frothy and fragrant, allowing mixture to sit for 5-7 minutes at room temperature.
- Incorporate melted butter, eggs, and salt into the activated yeast mixture, then gradually fold in flour until a cohesive, elastic dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour until volume doubles.
- Punch down risen dough and roll out into a rectangular shape on a floured surface, ensuring even thickness.
- Generously brush rolled dough with softened butter, then evenly distribute chai-spiced sugar mixture across the surface, leaving a small border around edges.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, creating a swirled pattern with filling, then slice into even segments using a sharp knife.
- Arrange roll segments in a greased baking dish, allowing slight spacing between pieces for expansion.
- Cover rolls and permit second rising for 30-40 minutes in a draft-free area until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with cream cheese glaze while warm, and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Activate yeast carefully in warm (not hot) milk to ensure proper rising without killing the yeast.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother dough consistency and even mixing.
- Adjust chai spice blend based on personal taste preferences, experimenting with cardamom, ginger, and cloves for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain soft texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg