Heart Shaped Doughnuts
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these adorable homemade heart shaped doughnuts. Soft, fluffy, and covered with a sweet glaze, they're the perfect treat for someone special.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
- Red or pink food coloring optional for glaze
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter. Place on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry doughnuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring. Dip cooled doughnuts in glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for best results.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for best results.