Recipe: Chocolate Lover’s Dream

A “Chocolate Lover’s Dream” doughnut, perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a rich chocolate base with a variety of chocolate toppings.

Ingredients

Chocolate Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Chocolate Glaze and Toppings:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for glaze)
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate, melted (for swirl)
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• Chocolate shavings
• Heart-shaped chocolate candies

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast.
   • Whisk together eggs and milk in another bowl.
   • Combine wet ingredients with dry, mixing until a dough forms.
   • Knead in softened butter until smooth.
   • Let rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
2. Shaping and Second Rise:
   • Roll out dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
   • Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
3. Baking:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
   • Cool on a wire rack.
4. Chocolate Glaze:
   • Melt dark chocolate chips in a bowl over simmering water or in a microwave.
   • Dip each doughnut into the melted chocolate for the glaze.
5. Decoration:
   • Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.
   • Sprinkle with white chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, and add heart-shaped chocolate candies.

This “Chocolate Lover’s Dream” doughnut is a rich and indulgent treat, perfect for sharing with your Valentine!