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Heart Shaped Donuts

Heart Shaped Donuts

Delight in these Heart Shaped Donuts, a perfect treat for Valentine's Day celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 317

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk warm
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling and Topping
  • 0.5 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
  • Valentine's sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • heart-shaped cutter
  • deep fryer or large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour, granulated sugar, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, room temperature egg, vanilla extract, instant yeast, and kosher salt.
  2. Mix until a dough forms and is smooth.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
  5. Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut out donuts.
  6. Place the donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Frying and Assembling
  1. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove from the oil and place on a cooling rack.
  4. Once cooled, fill each donut with strawberry jam.
  5. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk to create a glaze.
  6. Dip the donuts in the glaze, then roll in granulated sugar or sprinkle with Valentine's sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5g

Notes

These donuts are perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion where love is in the air. Feel free to customize with different jams and glazes for a personal touch.

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