Valentine Treats (Printable Version)
Light and fluffy doughnuts shaped like hearts, filled with jam or chocolate. They're a tasty way to show you care on any special day.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Ingredients
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1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
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1/2 cup (120 ml) water
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2 tbsp + 1 tsp (21 g) active dry yeast
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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4 1/2 cups (550 g) Manitoba or bread flour
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2 whole eggs (4.2 oz or 120g)
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1 egg yolk (0.7 oz or 20g)
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1 tbsp of rum (optional)
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3/4 tsp (5 g) salt
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1/3 cup (70 g) butter, unsalted
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3 1/2 cups (750 ml) cooking oil for frying
→ Toppings and Fillings
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1/3 cup (80 g) white sugar
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1/3 cup (40 g) icing sugar
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1 tbsp (10 g) vanilla-flavored sugar
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12 oz (350 g) chocolate hazelnut spread
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12 oz (360 g) apricot preserves
# Steps:
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Mix warm milk (around 85-95°F/30-35°C) with water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Set it aside for about 10 minutes until it gets bubbly and foamy.
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Add flour, both eggs, the yolk, salt, rum (if using), and the yeast mix into the bowl of your stand mixer. Use the dough hook to knead at medium speed until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. Toss in the butter and knead another 3-4 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky.
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Cover the dough bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow it to rest in a warm spot (68-77°F/20-25°C) for roughly 1-1½ hours, or until it swells noticeably.
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On a large tray dusted with flour, roll the dough into a rectangle about 0.8 inches (2 cm) thick. Use a 3-inch (8 cm) heart-shaped cutter to make 16 hearts; roll any leftover dough into small balls. Space them out on the floured tray.
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Cover the cut dough with a soft, slightly wet tea towel. Leave in a comfy room temperature area for 1 to 1½ hours until they become three times their original size.
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Heat your frying oil to about 340-355°F (170-180°C) in a deep pan. Carefully lower the dough pieces, seam facing up, into the oil (around 4-5 at a time). Cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes, then flip and fry the other side, uncovered, for another 2-3 minutes, until gorgeously golden. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Combine sugars in a shallow dish and roll warm doughnuts through this mixture. Slightly heat your jam in a small pot. Use a piping bag to fill each doughnut with jam or chocolate spread and enjoy promptly.
# Notes:
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These adorable heart-shaped pastries are perfect for celebrating Valentine's or Mother's Day.
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Traditional Slovenian Žito Hit Mix flour is typically used, but bread flour works beautifully too.
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Make sure the milk and water are cozy warm (30-35°C/85-95°F) to get the yeast going.
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Pick between chocolate or jam filling based on what you like best!