Chai Raisin Donuts
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Chai Raisin Donuts
Description
Chai Raisin Donuts blend a mixture of warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and allspice into a tender dough enhanced by raisins. The batter uses plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk, providing moisture and tang, and is leavened with baking powder and baking soda. Baking the donuts instead of frying results in a softer texture with gentle browning. The glaze, made by mixing strong brewed chai tea with powdered sugar, adds a sweet-spiced coating that complements the flavors of the donuts.
The donuts are cooked in a donut pan or maker until just done, then cooled before glazing. Their soft texture with bursts of raisin sweetness pairs well with tea or coffee. These donuts make a nice seasonal treat with a cozy chai profile. They can be served for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snacks.
Ensure the donuts are completely cool before applying the glaze so it sets properly. The recipe’s use of baking powder and soda gives lift, and the blend of spices creates the signature chai flavor without overpowering. Stirring the raisins into the dry ingredients helps keep them evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 egg large
- 6 oz yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoon Chai tea strong brewed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F if using a donut pan, or preheat the donut maker.
- To make the donuts combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, nutmeg and allspice in a bowl and mix well.
- Stir the raisins into the mixture.
- Combine the egg, yogurt, milk, oil and vanilla in another bowl and mix well.
- Quickly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.
- Put the batter into a donut maker or donut pan and cook until done, about 10 minutes in the oven or 6 minutes in the donut maker.
- Cool completely.
- To make the glaze brew a cup of Chai tea at about double the usual strength.
- Add two tablespoons of the tea to the powdered sugar and mix well.
- Dip the donuts in the glaze and let the glaze harden.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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