Recipe: Valentine’s Red Velvet Doughnut

A Valentine’s Day special doughnut, heart-shaped with a luxurious red velvet flavor, adorned with creamy white chocolate and raspberry topping.

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

White Chocolate Glaze:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Toppings:

• Fresh raspberries
• Raspberry sauce
• Edible gold dust

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
   • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and red food coloring.
   • Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients.
   • Knead in softened butter until the dough is smooth.
   • Let the dough rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
2. Shaping and Second Rise:
   • Roll out the dough and cut into heart shapes.
   • Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
3. Baking:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the doughnuts for 10-12 minutes.
   • Cool on a wire rack.
4. White Chocolate Glaze:
   • Heat the cream until it begins to simmer.
   • Pour over white chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
5. Decoration:
   • Dip each doughnut into the white chocolate glaze.
   • Top with fresh raspberries and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
   • Sprinkle with edible gold dust for a finishing touch.

Indulge in this romantic red velvet doughnut, a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day!