Recipe: Lemon & Elderflower Doughnut

A “Lemon & Elderflower” doughnut, perfect for spring, combining zesty lemon flavors with the delicate taste of elderflower.

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 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
• Zest of 1 lemon

Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• Yellow food coloring (optional)

Elderflower Topping:

• Elderflower syrup
• Candied lemon slices
• Elderflower blossoms (edible)

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
   • Whisk together eggs and milk in another bowl.
   • Combine wet ingredients with the dry, mixing to form a dough.
   • Knead in softened butter until smooth.
   • Let the dough rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
2. Shaping and Second Rise:
   • Roll out the 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 golden.
   • Cool on a wire rack.
4. Lemon Glaze:
   • Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.
   • Add a few drops of yellow food coloring if desired.
5. Decoration:
   • Dip each doughnut into the lemon glaze.
   • Drizzle with elderflower syrup.
   • Garnish with candied lemon slices and elderflower blossoms.

This “Lemon & Elderflower” doughnut is a delightful spring treat, bursting with fresh, zesty flavors and floral notes!