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Fluffy Spiced Chai Muffins with Warm Aromatic Crumb
These tender muffins are infused with chai spices and topped with a sweet, crunchy crumb, perfect for cozy mornings or teatime.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 180 ml whole milk (steamed and infused with chai)
- 2 tsp loose chai blend (or 2 chai tea bags)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- a pinch ground black pepper
Topping
- 2-3 tbsp coarse or turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Fats
- 113 g unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
Instructions
- Steep chai in heated milk, then cool.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin tin.
- Mix dry spices and flour. Whisk wet ingredients, combine with dry, then divide into muffin cups. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, cool slightly, then serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional sugar or serve with a dollop of cream.