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Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in Fluffy Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls at Home

Delight in these Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls, perfectly fluffy and infused with cozy fall flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup Almond Milk Can substitute with whole milk or heavy cream.
  • 2 bags Black Tea Or swap for chai tea.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Flours
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Bob's Red Mill recommended.
  • 2 cups Artisan Bread Flour High-protein flour preferred.
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 tablespoon Chai Spice Blend Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1-2 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted.
For the Yeast Activation
  • ¼ cup Warm Water Ensure it’s warm but not hot.
  • 1 packet Rapid Rise Yeast Equals 2 ¼ tsp.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • baking dish
  • rolling pin
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: Combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together yeast mixture, almond milk, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together flours, brown sugar, chai spice, pumpkin spice, and sea salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  4. First Rise: Form dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
  5. Make Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and spices until well-combined.
  6. Shape Dough: Punch down dough, roll into rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and slice into 1.5-inch rolls.
  7. Second Rise: Arrange rolls in greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make Glaze: Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and chai tea until smooth.
  10. Glaze Rolls: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variations, consider using vegan and gluten-free options for inclusivity in dietary preferences.

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