Recipe: Elegant Valentine’s Day Doughnut

Here is the design for an elegant and sophisticated Valentine’s Day themed doughnut.

Ingredients

For the Doughnut:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet instant yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp)
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces

Black Cherry Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp black cherry juice
• Black food coloring (optional)

Decorations:

• Edible gold leaf
• Delicate rose petals
• Dark chocolate pearls

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
   • Beat in the eggs and milk, then combine until a dough forms.
   • Knead in the butter until smooth and elastic.
   • Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
2. Shaping and Baking:
   • Roll out the dough and cut out doughnut shapes.
   • Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise until puffy.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
   • Cool on a wire rack.
3. Black Cherry Glaze:
   • Mix powdered sugar with black cherry juice. Add black food coloring for a deeper shade.
4. Decoration:
   • Dip each doughnut into the black cherry glaze.
   • While the glaze is still wet, apply edible gold leaf accents and sprinkle with dark chocolate pearls.
   • Garnish with a few rose petals for a romantic finish.

Serve this elegant and luxurious doughnut as a sophisticated treat, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration.