Chai Cinnamon Rolls: How to Make the Perfect Spiced Breakfast
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with warm chai spices and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze a cozy twist on the classic breakfast favorite.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt.
- 3. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- 4. Knead dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- 6. Roll dough into a rectangle.
- 7. Spread softened butter over dough.
- 8. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg; sprinkle evenly over butter.
- 9. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
- 10. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- 11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- 12. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For stronger chai flavor, steep a chai tea bag in the warm milk before mixing.
- Do not overbake to keep rolls soft.
- Rolls can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chai cinnamon rolls, spiced cinnamon rolls, homemade rolls, breakfast pastry