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Chai-spiced Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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This Chai-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls recipe blends classic cinnamon roll comfort with aromatic chai spices like cardamom, ginger, and cloves. These rolls are soft, gooey, and topped with a sweet glaze, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or brunch. Learn how to make these bakery-style rolls at home with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

  • ½ cup warm milk

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 large egg

Chai Spice Mix:

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground cardamom

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp chai spice mix

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

  • Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix to form dough.

  • Knead for 8–10 minutes, then let rise 1 hour.

  • Mix filling ingredients together.

  • Roll out dough, spread filling, roll tightly, and slice.

  • Place rolls in greased baking dish, let rise 30 mins.

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 mins.

 

  • Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

For a stronger chai flavor, steep a chai tea bag in the warm milk before adding it to the dough.

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