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Chai Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A fragrant and moist bread infused with chai spices, perfect for teatime or as a delightful dessert.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 25 g loose chai (see notes 1+2)
  • 120 ml water (freshly boiled)
  • 160 ml soy milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 270 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves (or allspice)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 120 g light brown sugar (see notes 3+4)
  • 120 ml maple syrup
  • 120 g vegan Greek-style yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce) (see note 5)
  • 80 ml olive oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (freshly grated)
  • 180 g powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar/icing sugar) (see notes)
  • 1 tbsp vegan Greek-style yogurt (or orange juice)
  • 1 tbsp non-dairy milk (or orange juice) (2-3 tablespoons for thinner frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ tsp vanilla bean paste)

Optional Garnish

  • star anise star anise (optional, for garnish)
  • fresh orange slices fresh orange slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F fan-forced or 180°C/356°F conventional. Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment.
  • Steep chai in boiling water for 10-15 mins, then strain to get 220ml of concentrated chai.
  • Mix soy milk and vinegar to make buttermilk, then combine with chai mixture.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together, then mix wet ingredients and combine gently to form batter.
  • Pour batter into pan, bake for 50-60 mins, cool before glazing.
  • Mix glaze ingredients, pour over cooled cake, and decorate with star anise and orange slices.

Notes

Ensure not to over-mix the batter to keep the bread light and moist.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: bread, chai, Vegan