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Heart-Shaped Doughnuts

Heart-Shaped Doughnuts

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Heart-Shaped Doughnuts, a charming treat perfect for celebrating love and joy. These soft and fluffy doughnuts can be filled with your favorite jam or chocolate spread, making them a versatile choice for any occasion, from Valentine’s Day to family gatherings. Their unique heart shape adds a special touch, ensuring they stand out on any dessert table. With a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth, these doughnuts are not only fun to make but also great for sharing with loved ones.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 16 doughnuts 1x

Ingredients

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  • 60 ml milk
  • 120 ml water
  • 21 g active dry yeast
  • 50 g sugar
  • 550 g bread flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 5 g salt
  • 70 g unsalted butter
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Chocolate spread or apricot jam (for filling)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl, mix flour, eggs, egg yolk, salt, and the yeast mixture. Knead on low then medium speed for 6–8 minutes until smooth. Add butter and knead for another 3–4 minutes.
  3. Cover the bowl with clingfilm and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size (about 1 to 1.5 hours).
  4. Roll out the dough to about 2 cm thick and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter. Allow them to rise again on a floured baking sheet for an hour.
  5. Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–355°F). Fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Dust with sugar mixture and fill with your choice of chocolate spread or jam.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg