Description
Warm chai-spiced cinnamon rolls combine comforting Indian tea flavors with classic pastry techniques. Fragrant spices and sweet dough create a delightful breakfast treat you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups (437 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening Agent:
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons or 7 grams) active dry yeast
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining it with warm milk and sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate melted butter, egg, and salt into the yeast mixture, then gradually fold in flour to create a soft, pliable dough.
- Knead the dough thoroughly on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour or until it doubles in volume.
- Gently roll out the risen dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness.
- Generously spread softened butter across the entire surface of the rolled dough.
- Evenly sprinkle the chai-spice sugar mixture over the buttered dough, covering every inch.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long edge, creating a compact log.
- Slice the log into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking pan, allowing space for expansion.
- Let the rolls proof for an additional 30 minutes in a warm environment.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with glaze while still warm.
- Serve freshly baked for the most delightful experience.
Notes
- Toast whole spices before grinding to intensify the chai flavor and create deeper, more complex aromatics.
- Adjust chai spice blend according to personal preference, adding more cardamom or ginger for extra warmth.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough consistency and even rising.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version, maintaining similar texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg