Recipe: Whimsical Valentine’s Day Doughnut

Here’s the design for a whimsical and dreamy Valentine’s Day themed doughnut.

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

Pastel Pink Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• Pink food coloring

Decorations:

• Edible glitter
• Colorful sugar flowers
• Edible butterflies

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
   • Beat eggs and milk together, then combine with the dry ingredients to form a dough.
   • Knead in the butter until the dough is smooth and elastic.
   • Let it rise until doubled in size.
2. Shaping and Baking:
   • Roll out the dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
   • Let them rise on a baking sheet until puffy.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
   • Cool on a wire rack.
3. Pastel Pink Glaze:
   • Mix powdered sugar with milk and pink food coloring until smooth.
4. Decoration:
   • Dip each cooled doughnut into the pastel pink glaze.
   • Sprinkle with edible glitter.
   • Decorate with sugar flowers and place a few edible butterflies for a fairy-tale touch.

This doughnut is a delight for both the eyes and the palate, perfect for a whimsical and romantic Valentine’s Day celebration.