Recipe: Rose and Pistachio Doughnut

A gourmet doughnut inspired by traditional French pastries, featuring a delicate rose and pistachio flavor.

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Rose Icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp rose water
• Pink food coloring

Toppings:

• Crushed pistachios
• Edible rose petals

Garnish:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla.
   • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
   • Gradually add softened butter, kneading until the dough is smooth.
   • Cover and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
2. Shaping and Second Rise:
   • Roll out the dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
   • Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
3. Baking:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the doughnuts for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
   • Let them cool on a wire rack.
4. Rose Icing:
   • Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a smooth icing.
   • Stir in rose water and a few drops of pink food coloring.
5. Decoration:
   • Once cooled, dip each doughnut into the rose icing.
   • Sprinkle crushed pistachios and place a few edible rose petals on top.
   • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy this elegant and flavorful fusion of French pastry techniques with the classic doughnut!