Name: Vanilla Chai Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 13 h 20 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 4 c milk of choice; 1 c butter; 1 c cane sugar; 1 Tbsp active dry yeast; 9 - 10 c all purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; 1 Tbsp salt; 1 c butter, melted; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup cane sugar; ¼ cup chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, clove & nutmeg); 4 cups powdered sugar; 4 Tbsp butter, melted; Pinch of salt; 3–4 Tbsp milk; 1–2 tsp chai spice blend

Make the Dough

In a large stockpot, combine milk, butter, and sugar. Heat until scalding, but do not boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool until warm to the touch.
Stir in yeast and let sit for about 10 minutes until activated. Add 7 cups of flour and mix well.
Cover and allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour, or until bubbly and doubled in size.
Add 2–3 more cups of flour along with the salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms. Add additional flour if needed.
Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days. For best results, chill dough for 12–24 hours before baking.

Assemble the Rolls

Lightly flour your countertop and roll dough into a large rectangle about ¼–⅓ inch thick. If needed, divide dough into two batches.
Mix the melted butter, sugars and spices, for the filling, until combined.
Spread evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Starting at the long edge, gently roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed.
Slice rolls about 1½ inches thick and place into generously buttered baking dishes or sheet trays.
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake & Glaze

Bake at 375°F for 20–22 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
While the rolls bake, whisk together all glaze ingredients until smooth. Use 1 teaspoon chai spice for a more subtle flavor or 2 teaspoons for a stronger chai flavor.
Spread or drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls and enjoy!

Vanilla Chai Rolls