Maple Vanilla Cream Stuffed Chai Doughnuts | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 3 cups whole or 2% milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
• 1 bag chai tea
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons table salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon