Description
Chai Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fusion of warm spices and sweet creaminess, perfect for cozy mornings or brunch gatherings. The fluffy dough, infused with aromatic cardamom and cinnamon, is swirled with a sugary filling and topped with creamy frosting. Easy to make, these rolls will fill your home with an irresistible aroma and leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix with sugar and yeast. Let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, melted butter, and activated yeast mixture. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom; spread softened butter on rolled-out dough before sprinkling the mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log; cut into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Let rolls rise again for 30 minutes on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 39mg