Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Activate Yeast
- Combine 1 cup of warm whole milk, 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of granulated white sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Prepare Dough
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger. Add the yeast mixture, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of softened butter. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 7-10 minutes.
First Rise
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Prepare Chai Caramel Sauce
- In a saucepan, warm ½ cup of heavy cream and steep 2 chai tea bags for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and combine with ½ cup of light brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
Prepare Filling
- In a medium bowl, cream together ¼ cup of softened butter, ½ cup of light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and a dash of salt.
Assemble Rolls
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out. Spread the filling over the dough, roll it tightly, and cut into 12 pieces. Place the rolls cut-side up over the chai caramel sauce.
Second Rise
- Pour ½ cup of heavy cream between the rolls and let rise in a warm area until they double in size, about 1 hour.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 29-32 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
Make Frosting
- Beat together 4 ounces of cream cheese, ¼ cup of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and a dash of chai spices until smooth.
Finish
- Drizzle the frosting over warm chai cinnamon rolls and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze individually for up to 2 months.