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Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Chai Caramel Sauce
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Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Chai Caramel Sauce

3 hServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @inbloombakery32 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • whole milk (warmed to about 40 °C)Dairy240 ml
  • active dry yeastPantry7 g
  • granulated sugarPantry50 g
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains480 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • unsalted butter (melted, for the dough)Dairy85 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • chai spice mix (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice)Spices12 g
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry200 g
  • unsalted butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy115 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy115 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • heavy cream (for the frosting)Dairy60 ml
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • brown sugar (for the caramel sauce)Pantry150 g
  • unsalted butter (for the caramel sauce)Dairy85 g
  • heavy cream (for the caramel sauce)Dairy120 ml
  • chai spice mix (for the caramel sauce)Spices4 g

per serving

Nutrition

365kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
15 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Warm the milk and pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer.
    • Sprinkle in the yeast and the granulated sugar, then let stand until foamy.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, eggs, melted butter, salt and chai spice mix.
    • Knead with the dough hook until smooth and elastic.
    Step 2

  3. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the chai caramel sauce

    • Melt the butter with the brown sugar in a saucepan.
    • Stir in the heavy cream and chai spice mix and simmer until slightly thickened.
    • Pour the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
    Step 4

  5. Make the filling

    • Mix the brown sugar with the chai spice mix.
    • Have the softened butter ready for spreading.
    Step 5

  6. Roll and fill

    • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
    • Spread with the softened butter and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar chai mixture.
    Step 6

  7. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough up tightly into a log and cut into even rolls.
    • Arrange the rolls on top of the caramel sauce in the baking dish.
    Step 7

  8. Second rise

    • Cover and let the rolls rise until puffy.
    Step 8

  9. Bake

    • Bake the rolls until golden and cooked through.
    Step 9

  10. Make the chai cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract and chai spice mix and beat until fluffy.
    Step 10

  11. Finish and serve

    • Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
    • Flip the rolls out of the dish so the sticky chai caramel sauce coats the bottom, then serve.
    Step 11
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