CHAI DOUGHNUTS WITH SPICED SUGAR

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A recipe for doughnuts with the sweet spices of chai tea.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Cake     Tea     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the Spiced Sugar:
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the doughnuts:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons freshly brewed chai tea
2 quarts canola oil (for frying)
Special equipment:
A 3" round cutter, 1" round cutter, deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Make the Spiced Sugar:
  • Whisk sugar, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Make the doughnuts:
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Add egg and continue to beat, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until incorporated. Reduce speed to low and gradually add buttermilk and tea, beating just until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients and beat just until dough comes together.
  • Turn out dough onto a large piece of parchment paper and cover with a second sheet of parchment. Using a rolling pin, roll dough between parchment sheets to about 1/3" thick. Transfer dough in parchment to a rimmed baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Peel off top sheet of parchment. Working on bottom sheet, punch out as many rounds as you can with 3" cutter, then use 1" cutter to punch out center of each round. Gather doughnut holes and scraps and re-roll; repeat process 3-4 times until all dough has been used (you should have 12 doughnuts). Place doughnuts on a second parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until slightly chilled, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour oil into a heavy-duty pot to a depth of 2" and fit pot with deep-fry thermometer. Heat oil to 375ºF. Working in batches, fry doughnuts until deep golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels and let cool 2-3 minutes. Toss doughnuts in Spiced Sugar.

Amisa Lama
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These doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Isaac Wabugoya
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise properly, but the doughnuts still turned out delicious.


Md. Simon cox .
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The chai flavor in these doughnuts was a bit too strong for me, but my husband loved them.


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I love the combination of chai and doughnuts! These doughnuts were the perfect afternoon treat.


Imtrickortreating Withmadoka
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These doughnuts were so easy to make and they turned out perfect!


Tyshawn Bagley
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I'm not usually a fan of doughnuts, but these chai doughnuts were amazing!


Kenneth Jayko
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These doughnuts were the perfect way to start my day!


Ann Brunfeldtwest
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I love chai tea, so I was excited to try these doughnuts. They didn't disappoint!


md Asibur Hossain
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These doughnuts were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort.


Mithun Kor
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I followed the recipe exactly and my doughnuts turned out perfect! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ayanda Lloyd
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my doughnuts turned out really dense.


Abbigail Forrest
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These doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Fahad Jutt
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise properly, but the doughnuts still turned out delicious.


Ethan Lauinger
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The chai flavor in these doughnuts was a bit too strong for me, but my husband loved them.


md ajom
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I love the combination of chai and doughnuts! These doughnuts were the perfect afternoon treat.


Raz Khan
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These doughnuts were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Mirza Farhan
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I made these doughnuts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mas um
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I'm not usually a fan of doughnuts, but these chai doughnuts were amazing! The dough was light and fluffy, and the chai flavor was perfectly balanced.


Anup Adikari
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These doughnuts were a hit with my family! The chai flavor was subtle but delicious, and the spiced sugar coating added a perfect touch of sweetness.