Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Start by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk, water, and 2 tablespoons of butter until the butter is melted.
- Pour the warm liquid into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add 1 egg and mix until you have a sticky dough.
- Gradually sprinkle in the remaining flour, kneading the dough until smooth and elastic (5-7 minutes).
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about one hour, until roughly doubled in size.
Rolling and Filling
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread a thin layer of softened butter over the dough surface. Mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of chai spices, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Starting from one edge, roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Baking
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of heavy cream to make the caramel sauce. Heat until melted and pour into a greased baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced rolls on top of the caramel mixture. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting
- While the rolls bake, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the frosting over them and serve.
Notes
Best served warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate up to a week or freeze up to 3 months.
