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Overnight Cinnamon Roll Bread with Chai Frosting

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This Overnight Cinnamon Roll Bread with Chai Frosting combines the gooey, spiced swirls of classic cinnamon rolls with the simplicity of a pull-apart loaf. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunches, it’s topped with a chai cream cheese glaze that’s warm, fragrant, and irresistibly sweet. #cinnamonrollbread #overnightbread #chaifrosting #holidaybaking #comfortbaking

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Filling:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

For the Chai Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

  2. Add warm milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead for 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

  4. In the morning, roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg mixture.

  5. Roll tightly, slice, and layer the pieces into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes.

  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

  7. While the bread cools slightly, make the chai frosting: mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon until smooth.

  8. Drizzle generously over the warm bread. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a quicker version, let the dough rise for 1–2 hours on the same day instead of overnight.

  • Best enjoyed warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.

  • You can adjust the chai spice blend to taste—add ginger or more cinnamon for extra warmth.

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