Name: Chai Doughnuts With Spiced Sugar
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Yield: 12 doughnuts
Ingredients: 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; 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; 2 quarts canola oil (for frying); A 3" round cutter, 1" round cutter, deep-fry thermometer

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The warm, sweet spices of masala chai are magic in these homemade doughnuts.

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