Bakery Shakery

If the smell of chai makes you pause for a moment of peace, these chai-spiced muffins will feel like a warm hug. Soft, fluffy, and filled with the familiar comfort of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, they capture everything you love about your cup of tea. Perfect for slow mornings or cozy evenings, these muffins taste like masala chai turned into a soft, buttery bite. Preparation Time Prep time : 10 minutes Bake time : 18-20 minutes Total time : ~30 minutes Yields : 6-8 muffins Ingredients 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup melted butter ½ cup milk 2 eggs (room temperature) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cardamom ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground ginger A pinch of nutmeg or black pepper for extra warmth (optional) Instructions Preheat & prep :  Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with paper liners and grease them lightly with the butter. Mix the dry ingredients :  I...

“I had this weird dream where a brownie started yelling when I ate his companion. I’m not a monster, don't get me wrong. I was at a bakery shop serving my palate with the delicacies kept before me. The leftover guy on my plate soon demanded that he be brought back his companion; and since I didn’t know how to make brownies, a wave of regret washed over me. A group of pancakes and muffins in the product section began to giggle. But they stopped when I told them I was only 25 years old and still learning.” This was the dream elucidated by one of our colleagues. We know it's unlikely to happen in real life. However, just imagine it for now and tell us: Do you know how to bake? If you answered yes, then you get a thumbs up. If not, here are a few easy recipes you can learn to bake before you turn 30. It doesn't matter if you've ever baked; the recipes listed below are easy enough to master on your first attempt. Cookies The aroma of freshly baked cookies is always ent...