Here’s the design for a Valentine’s Day themed doughnut inspired by the theme of ‘First Love’. It features a blush pink glaze, tiny edible hearts in shades of pink and red, a delicate dusting of sugar, and a small edible cupid’s arrow, all set against a backdrop of rose petals and a love note.
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
Blush Pink Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Pink food coloring
Decorations:
- Edible hearts in various shades of pink and red
- Edible cupid’s arrow
- Fine sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dough Preparation:
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Mix in eggs and milk to form a dough.
- Knead in butter until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise until doubled in size.
- Shaping and Baking:
- Roll out dough, cut into doughnut shapes, and let rise on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Blush Pink Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and pink food coloring until smooth.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut into the glaze.
- Decorate with edible hearts and place a cupid’s arrow on top.
- Lightly dust with fine sugar.
This ‘First Love’ doughnut captures the innocence and sweetness of new romance, making it a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.
