Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade chai cinnamon rolls, where the fragrant spices of chai blend harmoniously with classic cinnamon sweetness. With their soft, fluffy texture and a decadent caramel glaze, these rolls are perfect for chilly mornings or cozy brunch gatherings. Each bite brings a delightful explosion of flavor that will make your taste buds rejoice. Easy to make and sure to impress, these chai cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk and sprinkle in yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Combine the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten eggs with dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth for an hour or until doubled.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a bowl.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle filling evenly; roll tightly.
- Slice into 12 pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish; let rise again for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with vanilla extract and milk to desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg