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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Donuts Recipe with Easy Glossy Pink Glaze

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These fluffy heart-shaped donuts feature a glossy pink glaze made with fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 tsp (5 g) salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower oil recommended)
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%) for glaze
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (about 40 g) fresh raspberries, mashed
  • Optional: a few drops pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C) with instant yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly, then add melted butter and the foamy yeast-milk mixture.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry mix. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes, then knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes.
  5. Lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down dough, roll out on floured surface to ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Use heart-shaped cutter to cut donuts and place on parchment-lined trays.
  7. Cover shaped donuts and let rise for 30-45 minutes until slightly puffed.
  8. Heat vegetable oil in a pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Fry 3-4 donuts at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Use slotted spoon to turn and remove.
  10. Drain donuts on a cooling rack over paper towels. Let cool slightly.
  11. Make glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and mashed raspberries until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed. Add pink food coloring if desired.
  12. Dip tops of donuts into glaze, let excess drip off, and place back on rack to set for about 10 minutes.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt donuts. Proof yeast properly to ensure fluffiness. Avoid overcrowding the fryer. Let donuts cool slightly before glazing for best results. Variations include baking instead of frying, gluten-free and vegan adaptations.

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