Description
Warm, fragrant Chai-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls blend Indian and American baking traditions into one delightful pastry. Rich with cardamom, ginger, and clove, these spiraled treats promise a comforting embrace of global flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Yeast:
- 3 1/2 cups (437.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter (for filling)
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Gently incorporate warm milk, melted butter, and beaten eggs into the dry mixture, transforming the ingredients into a cohesive, supple dough through gentle kneading.
- Allow the dough to rest and expand in a draft-free environment for approximately 60 minutes, or until its volume doubles and becomes pillowy.
- Using a rolling pin, stretch the dough into a thin, even rectangular shape, then delicately coat the surface with softened butter.
- Combine brown sugar with aromatic chai spices, creating a fragrant mixture that will infuse the rolls with warm, complex flavors.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder, then slice into uniform rounds using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Arrange the rolls in a generously greased baking dish, leaving slight spacing between each piece to allow for additional rising.
- Permit the rolls to proof for an additional 30 minutes, allowing them to become puffy and voluminous.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the rolls achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior and emit a tantalizing aroma.
Notes
- Enhance rising time in a warm, draft-free spot like a turned-off oven for consistent, fluffy texture.
- Swap regular milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-free and vegan versions.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough mixing and better ingredient incorporation.
- Ensure yeast is fresh and active by checking expiration date to guarantee proper rising and soft roll texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg