Description
Indulge in the love-filled delight of Strawberry Glazed Valentine Donuts! These charming heart-shaped donuts are not only visually stunning but also rich in flavor with a luscious strawberry icing that will make any celebration special. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just because, these soft and fluffy treats will impress your loved ones and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delightful batch of homemade donuts that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Get ready to spread joy with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup milk (heated to 115°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp plain shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 1/2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: In a stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, shortening, egg, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
- Rise the dough: Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes).
- Cut out donuts: Roll out dough to about 1/2-inch thickness; cut into heart shapes with cutters.
- Fry donuts: Heat oil to 325°F; fry donuts in batches until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes each). Drain on paper towels.
- Glaze donuts: Mix glaze ingredients; dip cooled donuts into the glaze and add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg