Here’s the design for a Valentine’s Day themed doughnut that captures the theme of ‘Romantic Whispers’. It’s adorned with a soft lavender glaze, delicate white icing swirls, edible silver stars, and light purple edible flowers, all set against a backdrop of love poems.
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
Lavender Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Lavender food coloring
Decorations:
- White icing for thin lines
- Edible silver stars
- Light purple edible flowers
Instructions
- Dough Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Whisk together the eggs and milk, and add to the dry ingredients, forming a dough.
- Knead in the butter until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise until doubled in size.
- Shaping and Baking:
- Roll out the dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
- Allow to rise on a baking sheet until puffy.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Lavender Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and lavender food coloring until smooth.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut into the lavender glaze.
- Use white icing to create thin, swirling lines.
- Sprinkle with edible silver stars and garnish with light purple edible flowers.
This ‘Romantic Whispers’ doughnut is a visual and taste embodiment of quiet, intimate romance, perfect for sharing with a loved one on Valentine’s Day.
