Here’s the design for a Valentine’s Day themed doughnut inspired by the theme of ‘Ocean of Love’. It features a bright ocean blue glaze, white and silver sea foam patterns, edible pearls, and seashell shapes, all presented in a romantic seaside setting.
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
Ocean Blue Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Ocean blue food coloring
Decorations:
- White and silver icing for sea foam patterns
- Edible pearls
- Edible seashell shapes
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.
- Ocean Blue Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and blue food coloring until smooth.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut into the blue glaze.
- Decorate with white and silver icing to create sea foam patterns.
- Add edible pearls and seashell shapes for a maritime touch.
This ‘Ocean of Love’ doughnut captures the vast and deep emotions of love, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration by the sea.
