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Chai Spice Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Kate Donahue
Chai Spice Cinnamon Rolls is spicy chai tea channeled into cinnamon rolls. A glorious breakfast treat!
5 from 70 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Milk Warmed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • Extra Butter for Greasing Bowl and Pan

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together yeast, 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Measure milk in
  • measuring cup then add melted butter. Whisk together then add to flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy
  • dough forms.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, adding
  • more of the remaining 1/2 cup flour as needed.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly buttered bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel. Place in a draft-free area to rise at warm room temperature until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves and ginger. Set aside.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x8 cake pan with butter. Set aside.
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured work surface to 9x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over rolled dough and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Starting from one of the short sides, roll the dough up and pinch seam to seal.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 9 equal pieces. Place the rolls into the prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel. Place in a draft-free place to rise at warm room temperature until once again doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • While dough rises, preheat oven to 375°F. Once rolls have risen, bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until no lumps remain. If too thick, add a little bit more milk until desired consistency is reached. It should be a spreadable, thick consistency.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 282mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Bread, Breakfasts, Brunches, Family Meals and Snacks, Snacks, Tea
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