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Heart-Shaped Doughnuts

Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
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Indulge in the delightful world of Heart-Shaped Doughnuts—soft, fluffy treats that are perfect for any occasion. These sweet pastries can be filled with your choice of luscious chocolate spread or vibrant apricot jam, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Shaping the dough into hearts makes them not only visually appealing but also a fun baking project to share with family and friends. With 16 servings, they’re ideal for celebrations like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or simply as a sweet indulgence. Whether served warm with fresh fruit or dusted with sugar, these doughnuts will surely impress!

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups Manitoba flour (or bread flour)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup 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. Stir and let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, eggs, egg yolk, salt, and the yeast mixture into a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Knead on low then medium speed for about 6-8 minutes until smooth. Incorporate butter and knead for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  3. Cover the bowl to let rise at room temperature for about 1 – 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough to about 2 cm thick and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
  5. Fry in preheated vegetable oil at 170 -180°C until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Dust with sugar while warm and fill with chocolate spread or apricot jam.

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