Chai-Spiced Bread

Health score
1%
Chai-Spiced Bread
235 min.
16
187kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Chai-Spiced Bread, a delightful treat that perfectly marries the essence of traditional chai with the comforting texture of freshly baked bread. This recipe is not just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it’s an experience that transports you to a cozy café, where the aroma of spices fills the air and invites you to take a moment for yourself.

With a preparation time of just under four hours, this bread is ideal for leisurely weekends or special gatherings. The combination of granulated sugar and butter creates a fluffy base, while the addition of prepared tea infuses each bite with the rich, aromatic notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The result is a beautifully moist loaf that is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert paired with your favorite beverage.

Once baked to golden perfection, the bread is topped with a sweet glaze that adds a delightful finish, making it not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Whether you’re sharing it with friends or savoring it alone, Chai-Spiced Bread is sure to become a cherished recipe in your collection. So, gather your ingredients and let the enticing scents of chai spices fill your kitchen as you embark on this delightful baking adventure!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup freshly tea prepared
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla 
  • teaspoons milk 
  • serving ground cinnamon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in tea, 1/3 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla and the eggs until ingredients are well combined (will appear curdled). Stir in remaining bread ingredients just until moistened.
  3. Spread in pan.
  4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not underbake). Cool in pan on cooling rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 30 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 3 teaspoons of the milk, adding more milk by teaspoonfuls, until spreadable.
  6. Spread glaze over bread.
  7. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories187kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat31.66%
Carbs62.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.51
Glycemic Load
15.41
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6408695327523%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.59mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.69mg
Theaflavin
0.12mg
Thearubigins
6mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.16mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
0.13mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
0.11mg
Gallocatechin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.3kcal
9.37%
Fat:6.62g
10.18%
Saturated Fat:1.5g
9.34%
Carbohydrates:29.56g
9.85%
Net Carbohydrates:29.03g
10.55%
Sugar:17.12g
19.02%
Cholesterol:21.18mg
7.06%
Sodium:203.57mg
8.85%
Alcohol:0.19g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Protein:2.59g
5.17%
Selenium:7.21µg
10.3%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.48%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.62%
Folate:31.63µg
7.91%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.96%
Vitamin A:293.68IU
5.87%
Iron:0.92mg
5.09%
Vitamin B3:0.94mg
4.7%
Phosphorus:46.82mg
4.68%
Calcium:46.64mg
4.66%
Fiber:0.54g
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.97%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.83%
Copper:0.03mg
1.49%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.48%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.46%
Magnesium:5.81mg
1.45%
Potassium:42.22mg
1.21%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.17%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.06%