Here’s the design for a Valentine’s Day themed doughnut inspired by the concept of an ‘Enchanted Evening’. This creation features a shimmering midnight blue glaze, sparkling edible stars, a crescent moon made of white chocolate, and swirls of mystic purple and silver icing.
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
Midnight Blue Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Midnight blue food coloring
- Iridescent edible glitter
Decorations:
- Edible stars
- White chocolate (for crescent moon)
- Mystic purple and silver icing
Instructions
- Dough Preparation:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Mix in the eggs and milk to form a dough.
- Knead in the butter until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise until doubled in size.
- Shaping and Baking:
- Roll out the dough, cut into doughnut shapes, and let them rise on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Midnight Blue Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and midnight blue food coloring.
- Stir in iridescent edible glitter for a shimmering effect.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut into the glaze.
- Decorate with edible stars and a white chocolate crescent moon.
- Add swirls of mystic purple and silver icing.
This ‘Enchanted Evening’ doughnut captures the magic and romance of a celestial-themed Valentine’s Day, perfect for an otherworldly celebration of love.
