A “Honey & Lavender” doughnut, embodying the essence of a spring meadow with its soothing and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Lavender Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp lavender extract
- Purple food coloring
Toppings:
- Drizzle of honey
- Dried lavender buds
- Edible gold flakes
Instructions
- Dough Preparation:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, and honey.
- Mix wet ingredients into the dry until a dough forms.
- Knead in softened butter until smooth.
- Let the dough rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
- 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.
- Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Lavender Icing:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk, lavender extract, and food coloring for a purple hue.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut in the lavender icing.
- Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with lavender buds, and add edible gold flakes.
This “Honey & Lavender” doughnut is a serene and flavorful tribute to spring, combining the natural sweetness of honey with the aromatic charm of lavender.
