Recipe: Starry Night Romance Valentine’s Doughnut

Here’s the illustrated design of the Valentine’s Day themed doughnut reflecting a starry night romance.

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

Midnight Blue Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk or water
• Midnight blue gel food coloring

Decorations:

• White nonpareils (to resemble stars)
• Edible glitter
• Silver dragees (to represent planets)
• White chocolate (for crescent moon)

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
   • Beat the eggs and milk together, then add to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a dough.
   • Knead in the butter until incorporated, then allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
2. Shaping and Baking:
   • Once risen, roll out the dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
   • Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise again until puffy.
   • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
   • Let the doughnuts cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Midnight Blue Glaze:
   • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or water, and enough midnight blue gel food coloring to reach a deep blue hue.
   • Dip the top of each doughnut into the glaze, then set aside for the glaze to start setting.
4. Decoration:
   • Before the glaze sets completely, sprinkle the white nonpareils to create a starry effect.
   • Dust with edible glitter for a celestial sparkle.
   • Place silver dragees to represent the planets.
   • Mold white chocolate into a crescent moon shape and place it on each doughnut.

Enjoy this Starry Night Romance doughnut as a magical and romantic treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion under the stars.