Delicious Whole Wheat Chai-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Delicious Whole Wheat Chai-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack, these rolls blend the nutty goodness of whole wheat flour with the aromatic essence of chai spices. Whipped up with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon filling, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Bake a batch and share the love with friends and family!
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
white whole wheat flour
1 cup (sifted)
whole wheat flour
1 cup (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
baking powder
2 teaspoons
unsalted butter
1/4 cup (cold and cubed)
buttermilk
1 cup (cold)
reduced fat margarine
1/2 cup (room temperature)
brown sugar
3 tablespoons
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
chai tea bag
1 (contents emptied into a bowl)
Instructions
1
Note: If using coconut oil instead of butter, ensure it is cubed and chilled before use. To prepare buttermilk, simply add a capful of vinegar to a cup of milk, stir, and let sit for a few minutes.
2
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
3
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the white whole wheat and whole wheat flours, baking soda, and baking powder. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with no large chunks remaining.
4
Slowly pour in the cold buttermilk and mix briefly until the dough starts to come together. On a floured surface, turn out the dough and knead for just a few seconds—over-kneading may toughen the rolls.
5
Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately ½ inch thick. In a separate bowl, open the chai tea bag and mix the contents with softened reduced-fat margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon using a fork. Once combined, spread the mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
6
Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight tube, pinching the seam to seal it. Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch sections and place each piece cut-side up into the greased muffin tin.
7
Bake the cinnamon rolls for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your warm, fluffy, and spiced treats!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main flavor profile of these cinnamon rolls?
These cinnamon rolls feature a warm and comforting blend of nutty whole wheat flour combined with the aromatic spices of chai tea, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Can I substitute butter with coconut oil?
Yes, you can use coconut oil instead of butter, but ensure it is cubed and chilled before use to maintain the proper texture of the dough.
How do I make a buttermilk substitute if I don't have any?
You can prepare homemade buttermilk by adding a capful of vinegar to a cup of milk, stirring it, and letting it sit for a few minutes before using.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) for baking these rolls.
What type of baking dish is recommended for this recipe?
A standard 12-cup muffin tin is used to bake these individual cinnamon rolls.
What types of flour are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses a combination of one cup of white whole wheat flour and one cup of regular whole wheat flour.
Should the flours be sifted?
Yes, the instructions recommend sifting the white whole wheat flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
How should the butter be incorporated into the flour?
Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
What is the desired texture after cutting in the butter?
The mixture should look like coarse crumbs with no large chunks of butter remaining.
When do I add the buttermilk to the dough?
Slowly pour the cold buttermilk into the dry ingredients and mix briefly until the dough just starts to come together.
How long should I knead the cinnamon roll dough?
Knead the dough on a floured surface for just a few seconds; over-kneading can lead to tough rolls.
What happens if I over-knead the dough?
Over-kneading the dough may cause the cinnamon rolls to become tough rather than fluffy.
How thick should I roll out the dough?
Roll the dough into a rectangle that is approximately 1/2 inch thick.
How do I prepare the chai spice filling?
Open one chai tea bag and mix the contents with softened reduced-fat margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon using a fork.
What kind of margarine is used for the filling?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of reduced-fat margarine at room temperature.
How do I form the rolls?
Starting from the long side of the dough rectangle, roll it into a tight tube and pinch the seam to seal it.
How many sections should I cut the dough into?
Cut the rolled dough tube into 1-inch sections.
How should the rolls be placed in the muffin tin?
Place each 1-inch section into the greased muffin tin with the cut-side facing up.
How long do the rolls need to bake?
Bake the rolls for approximately 12 minutes.
How can I tell when the cinnamon rolls are finished baking?
The rolls are done when they have turned a golden brown color.
Do I need to grease the muffin tin?
Yes, greasing the 12-cup muffin tin is necessary to prevent the rolls from sticking.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 12 servings, with one cinnamon roll per serving.
Should the rolls be served immediately?
The rolls should be allowed to cool slightly after baking before being served warm.
Is this recipe suitable for a healthy snack?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy treat and uses whole wheat flours and reduced-fat margarine.
What are the leavening agents used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
Can I use regular sugar instead of brown sugar?
The recipe specifies brown sugar for its unique flavor and moisture, though white sugar could be used in a pinch.
What is the purpose of the chai tea bag?
The tea bag contents provide a concentrated blend of spices like cardamom, ginger, and cloves directly into the filling.
Are these rolls made from scratch?
Yes, these are homemade cinnamon rolls made from a whole wheat dough base.
What is the prep order for the ingredients?
First sift dry ingredients, cut in fat, add liquid, then roll and fill before baking.
What is the total ingredient count for this recipe?
There are 10 total ingredients used in this recipe.