Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Bloom the Yeast: Combine 1 cup of warmed whole milk, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast in a bowl. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the Dough: Mix 4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and chai spices in a mixer. Add eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, and bloomed yeast mixture. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth.
- Proof the Dough: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Make Caramel Sauce: Heat 1 cup of heavy cream, steep 2 chai tea bags for 10 minutes, then combine with 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons honey until smooth. Spread in a baking dish.
- Make Filling: Combine 1/2 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and chai spices in a bowl until creamy.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Punch down risen dough, roll out to a rectangle, spread the filling, roll tightly, and cut into 12 rolls.
- Second Proof: Place rolls over caramel sauce, pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream, cover, and let proof for another hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 29-32 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth, then mix in 2 cups powdered sugar.
- Frost and Serve: Let baked rolls cool for 10 minutes, drizzle with frosting, and enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Adjust chai spices in filling and frosting to your taste. Rolls can be proofed overnight for convenient baking in the morning.
