Cinnamon Chai Rolls
Serving size: 10-12 rolls | Prep time: 50 minutes | Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
Dough:
2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 packet dry instant yeast
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter (unsalted)
1 large egg
Filling:
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-2 tsp Chaga Chai microground
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-4 Tbsp blood orange juice (depending on preferred glaze thickness
Zest of 1 blood orange
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl mix water, milk and butter and heat in the microwave on low setting (about 20 seconds).
3. Stir the butter mixture into the flour mixture. Add the egg and knead with hand for 3-4 minutes (the dough should be no longer sticky).
4. Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rest for about 5 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and turn off after 10 minutes.
6. After the dough has rested for 5 minutes, roll it out in a rectangle. Spread the butter, sprinkle the cinnamon and chai tea all over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 10-12 pieces.
7. Place cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased and lined baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
8. Place the cinnamon rolls in the oven to rise/puff for 20 minutes (make sure the oven is off).
9. Remove the foil and turn on the oven to 375F.
10. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-17 minutes or until golden.
11. Remove from oven, wait few minutes to slightly cool them down and then drizzle with glaze, sprinkle with blood orange zest.
Enjoy!
