A simple muffin recipe using our Chai Spice for a quick breakfast treat.

Part 2 of this post includes the recipe for Chai Spiced Irish Soda Bread!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 3/4 tsp Curry’s Chai Spice
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• 1/2 tsp baking powder 
• Pinch of salt 
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 cup ricotta cheese 
• 1 egg, beaten 
• 1/4 cup Curry’s Chai Sugar (optional) 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 12-count muffin pan with liners.
2. Mix flour, Chai Spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Separately cream sugar and butter in a large bowl until smooth.
4. In another bowl, beat ricotta cheese and egg.
5. Add ricotta-egg mixture to the creamed butter.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients in two additions and mix well. Do not over-mix.
7. Spoon batter into muffin pan, almost to the brim. If using, sprinkle the flavored sugar on top to give the muffins a crusty texture and additional Chai Spice flavor.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean and muffins are browned. Remove onto a wire rack and let cool.