Chai Cinnamon Rolls
Delve into these soft, fluffy chai cinnamon rolls filled with spiced flavors and topped with a creamy chai-infused frosting.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
Filling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar for filling
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cream cheese for frosting
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 1 tablespoon chai tea for frosting
Caramel Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for caramel sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, salt, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Slowly add this mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth, then let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter on the dough, and sprinkle with cinnamon, ginger, and brown sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, mix the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring this mixture to a boil and pour it over the rolls in the baking dish.
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Frosting
- While the rolls are baking, make the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and chai tea in a bowl.
- Once the rolls are done baking, frost them while they are still warm.
Notes
For best results, ensure to knead the dough well and give enough time to rise. You can serve these rolls with brewed chai tea, coffee, or fresh fruit.