Description
Soft, sweet cinnamon rolls flavored with chai tea spices and topped with a simple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm plant milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon for yeast
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened, for filling
- 1 cup packed brown sugar, for filling
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, for filling
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for glaze
- 2 tablespoons plant milk, for glaze
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for glaze
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Mix warm plant milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the yeast mixture, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted vegan butter.
- Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled.
- Prepare the filling: Mix softened vegan butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chai spice blend until combined.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly along the long edge. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons plant milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For the chai spice blend, use equal parts ground cardamom, ginger, cloves, and a pinch of black pepper.
- If you do not have chai spice blend, use 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
- You can brew strong chai tea and use 1/4 cup of cooled tea instead of 1/4 cup of plant milk in the dough for stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, cinnamon rolls, chai latte, sweet rolls, breakfast pastry, dairy-free