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Heart-Shaped Doughnuts

Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
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Indulge in the joy of baking with our delightful Heart-Shaped Doughnuts! These soft, pillowy treats are filled with your choice of sweet apricot jam or rich chocolate spread, making them perfect for any occasion—from celebrations like Valentine’s Day to casual family gatherings. Their charming heart shape adds a whimsical touch to dessert tables, ensuring they capture the hearts of everyone who tastes them. Not only are they fun to make, but these doughnuts also allow you to customize the fillings and toppings to suit your personal taste. Whether enjoyed fresh from the fryer or served as part of a dessert platter, these heart-shaped delights are sure to bring smiles and sweetness wherever they go!

Ingredients

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  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) water
  • 21 g (2 tbsp 1 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar
  • 550 g (4 1/2 cups) Manitoba flour (or bread flour)
  • 2 eggs (120g or 4.2 oz)
  • 1 egg yolk (20g or 0.7 oz)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free) (optional)
  • 5 g (3/4 tsp) salt
  • 70 g (1/3 cup) unsalted butter
  • 750 ml (3 1/2 cups) vegetable oil, for frying
  • 80 g (1/3 cup) sugar
  • 40 g (1/3 cup) powdered sugar
  • 10 g (1 tbsp) vanilla sugar
  • 350 g (12 oz) Chocolate Spread (Lino Lada)
  • 360 g (12 oz) apricot jam

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar. Let it froth for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a stand mixer, mix flour, eggs, salt, and the yeast mixture; knead until smooth. Add butter and knead until incorporated.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
  5. Fry in heated vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Dust with sugar after frying and fill with your choice of jam or chocolate spread.

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