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No Yeast Elderberry Dirty Chai Sweet Rolls

10 June, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 18 Comments

I have to say that these recipe challenges keep getting harder and harder but oddly, more rewarding. I was legitimately stumped when I saw the ingredients for this one. I mean, coffee beans, peppercorns and elderberry jam. What the eff could I make with all of those things? Well, as it turns out, those three things are perfect for these elderberry dirty chai sweet rolls.

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I’ve been a pretty big fan of chai for the last 6 months or so. One sip of this chai hot chocolate and I was hooked. Something about that combination of spices just gets me every time. So. Freakin’. Good. In fact, let’s have a moment of silence for the person who decided to combine ginger, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, peppercorn and nutmeg…

And, now that that’s over, let’s get back to the dirty chai sweet rolls.

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Since my initial exposure to chai, I’ve bought a couple chai spiced treats but I never attempted to make one myself. Until these dirty chai sweet rolls.

What’s dirty chai you ask? Well, it’s basically adding espresso or in this case, strongly brewed coffee, to your regular chai spice blend. It’s usually done with things like chai lattes but I decided to give it a go with these sweet rolls and I’m so glad I did.

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No Yeast Elderberry Dirty Chai Sweet Rolls

First things first, let’s talk about the lack of yeast in these. I’ve never baked with yeast before. I have no idea why but I usually go out of my way to avoid it. And these dirty chai sweet rolls are no exception. The lack of yeast means these sweet rolls can be ready in wayyy less time. But the downside is the dough doesn’t keep its shape as well. Which is why I made these in muffin tins vs a regular baking dish.

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They may not be the prettiest but they’re so damn good.

When paired with the elderberry jam, which is already epic AF on its own, these dirty chai sweet rolls are a little spicy, thanks to the chai and not overly sweet since most of the sugar comes from the jam. These will seriously be perfect for your next high tea with the queen or ya know, a cup of coffee or some chai hot chocolate while you binge watch Supernatural.

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The Challenge

If you’re a fan of these dirty chai sweet rolls, I’d love it if you could head over to Progressive Nectar when voting opens on Monday and vote for me. If my photo gets the most likes I win a prize & you have a chance to win too.

Here’s how to vote:

  1. Go to IG and follow @progressive_nectar & @normsfarms
  2. Find my photo of these rolls, like and comment on it
  3. If I win the recipe competition Progressive Nectar will randomly pick one of the commenters on my post & reward them with a prize too

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Oh, and if you make these dirty chai sweet rolls, I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment and rate the recipe or take a pic and tag me @ExSloth on Instagram!

No Yeast Elderberry Dirty Chai Sweet Rolls
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
18 mins
Total time
33 mins
 
These dirty chai sweet rolls are a little spicy, thanks to the chai and not overly sweet since most of the sugar comes from the jam.
Author: GiselleR @ ExSloth.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 7
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups light spelt flour, plus more for rolling
  • 1 12 tsp baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp chai spice*
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup strongly brewed coffee
  • ½ cup elderberry jam
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F, spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside
  2. In a small bowl, combine almond milk and ACV and set aside
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and chai
  4. Add the coffee to the milk mixture then stir into the dry ingredients until a soft dough is formed
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle
  6. Spread the jam evenly around the dough and roll into a long log. This will get messy and the jam will leak out
  7. Slice the log into 6 - 7 pieces and transfer to the prepared muffin tin
  8. Top sweet rolls with any leftover jam that leaked out while rolling
  9. Bake for 14 - 16 minutes or until the rolls start to turn golden brown. Do not over bake
Notes
*If making your own spice, combine 1 tsp ground cardamom, ½ tsp ground star anise, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cloves, 3 tsp ground ginger and ½ tsp ground peppercorn and use 1 tsp of this mixture
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  • Have you ever had elderberry before? Or dirty chai anything?
  • Do you bake with yeast or do you avoid it like I do?

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    10 June, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Those sound incredible!!
    I think these challenges are great! Totally pushing the limits of your cooking/baking comfort zone and skills! I love it!
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  2. Michelle says

    10 June, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Great use of ingredients! These look great!!

    Reply
  3. Jill Conyers says

    10 June, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    That’s such an interesting combination of ingredients. You rocked the challenge.
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  4. Stephanie @ Wholesome Paradise says

    10 June, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I’ve had a dirty chai latte before. It wasn’t so bad. And I do love elderberry. I tried elderberry jam that came from a forest in Norway. Not sure if I can eat these rolls but they look delicious.
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  5. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    10 June, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    Sounds really good but where do you find elderberry jam?
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  6. Christina Bauer says

    10 June, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    I don’t know what “dirty chai” means, but I know I want to eat these!
    Christina Bauer recently posted…Walnut Applesauce Cornbread Pudding {vegan, gluten free}

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  7. Tee says

    11 June, 2016 at 12:14 am

    This looks like an amazing substitution to my constant cravings for giant sugary cinnamon rolls!
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  8. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    11 June, 2016 at 12:42 am

    how creative! Love the coffee in there too
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  9. glenneth says

    11 June, 2016 at 5:42 am

    i have heard of elderberry, but never tried it. those rolls look delicious. good luck!
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  10. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    11 June, 2016 at 6:43 am

    I adore elderberry jam. one of my favorites, and so good for you! I love all the different flavors you included!
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  11. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    11 June, 2016 at 8:34 am

    i love all things chai..and add it to bread, i am sold.
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  12. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    11 June, 2016 at 11:12 am

    These look freakin’ AMAZING. Using a muffin tin was so smart for these!

    Reply
  13. RFC says

    11 June, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Sweet rolls are my kryptonite (in a good way!) These look really good…and much healthier than many of the alternatives I’m always eating, lol

    Reply
  14. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    11 June, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    This is such a creative recipe! I love the combo of flavors, can’t wait to try it, YUM!!!
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  15. Annmarie says

    11 June, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    These look amazing and your food photography always makes me drool! Love it!
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