A “Strawberry Champagne” doughnut, combining the luxurious flavors of champagne and the sweetness of strawberries, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Champagne Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup champagne (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Strawberry Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1 tbsp champagne
Toppings:
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Edible gold leaf flakes
Instructions
- Dough Preparation:
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs and champagne in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry.
- Knead in softened butter until the dough is 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.
- Strawberry Champagne Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and champagne to create a smooth glaze.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut into the strawberry champagne glaze.
- Adorn with fresh strawberry slices and sprinkle with gold leaf flakes.
This “Strawberry Champagne” doughnut is a luxurious and romantic treat, perfect for celebrating love and affection on Valentine’s Day!
