Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm whole milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Mix on low until crumbly.
- Pour the bloomed yeast into the flour mixture. Mix on medium speed until dough pulls away from sides, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- In a saucepan, warm heavy cream. Steep chai tea bags for 10 minutes. Remove bags and whisk in unsalted butter, brown sugar, and honey until smooth.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough. Roll into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
- Drizzle chai caramel into a greased baking pan and arrange sliced rolls on top. Let rise for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 29 to 32 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip together cream cheese and unsalted butter. Gradually add powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla until smooth. Spread on warm rolls.
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Notes
These chai cinnamon rolls are perfect for autumn mornings and can be prepared ahead of time.
