Indulge in the warmth of Cozy Chai Spiced Vegan Baked Doughnuts, a plant-based treat that embodies the essence of autumnal comfort.

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Whisking together the dry ingredients – flour to and including salt – in a large bowl forms the foundation of the doughnut mixture.
3. Craft a circular indentation in the center using a substantial serving spoon.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together tea or water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined. As you pour the mixture into the dry well, simultaneously agitate the liquid with a gentle stirring motion to ensure thorough incorporation. Stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a well-greased doughnut pan to ensure easy release of the finished treats. Wells are typically filled to a level of approximately three-quarters full. The ideal filling level of a doughnut is crucial: too full, and the doughnut hole might close in; not filled enough, and it’ll have an embarrassingly large void in the centre? If you’re like many bakers who own a six-doughnut pan, you’ll likely need to bake your doughnuts in batches. With a dozen-doughnut pan, you can bake a full batch simultaneously, provided you allow the freshly baked treats to cool for approximately 20 minutes prior to glazing.
6. Bake for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the dish from the oven and permit it to rest for precisely one minute. Run a butter knife’s blade around each doughnut to gently loosen its edges from the pan, ensuring a smooth release. Carefully invert the pan to dislodge and extract the freshly baked doughnuts. Position the items on a wire cooling rack for efficient airflow and even heat dissipation.
8. Repeat with remaining batter.
9. As soon as the second batch of donuts has completed its 5-minute cooling period, it’s now the ideal moment to prepare the glaze.
10. In a small saucepan, whisk together the glaze ingredients over low heat for several minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a smooth, syrupy consistency. Once ready, carefully submerge each doughnut, face-first, into the warm glaze, allowing any excess to drip off before setting it back onto the cooling rack. What’s the original text you’d like me to improve?
11. Allow the treats to dry on the rack, optionally sprinkling them with a pinch of cinnamon sugar for added flavor and texture. The glaze will take several hours to fully set and harden.
12. Store in an airtight container.

 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Total time: 35 mins

Yield: 12 doughnuts