Description
These soft and fluffy pumpkin rolls are infused with warm chai spices and topped with a velvety chai glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1¼ cups warm milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ¼ cup warm water
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 6 tbsp melted butter (cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1 tsp sea salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chai spice or cinnamon-nutmeg blend
For the Chai-Infused Glaze:
- 3–4 tbsp chai tea concentrate (steeped from tea bags + milk + spices)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine yeast, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add warm milk, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, remaining brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and sea salt.
- Knead the Dough: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened butter with brown sugar and chai spice blend. Set aside.
- Roll & Assemble: Roll out dough into a rectangle (½ inch thick). Spread filling evenly, then roll tightly and slice into 1.5” rolls. Arrange in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Steep 2 chai tea bags in ½ cup warm milk. Mix with maple syrup and spices (cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg). In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, then slowly add the chai mixture until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze & Serve: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
These rolls are perfect for make-ahead baking: prepare the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning. Add chopped pecans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 40 mins (+1.5 h rising)
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Desayuno / Postre
- Method: Amasado y horneado
- Cuisine: Americana fusión