Cherry Blossom Doughnut
The Cherry Blossom Doughnut is a Japanese cherry blossom-inspired dessert that is visually and tastefully unique. Cherry blossom is not only symbolic in Japanese culture, but also gives a special, slightly sweet and floral flavor to desserts. This doughnut was inspired by the Sakura season and is a perfect choice for a spring afternoon or a special festive occasion.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
2
Pour the warm milk into the dry ingredients, then add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3
Mix the ingredients until just combined, then knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness. Use a glass or doughnut cutter to cut out circles.
6
Place the cut-out doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7
In a large pot, heat the oil to about 340°F (170°C). Test the oil by dropping in a doughnut: if it immediately rises to the surface and bubbles gently, the oil is ready.
8
Fry the doughnuts for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them, and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9
Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, prepare the cherry blossom glaze: combine the powdered sugar with the cherry blossom syrup until smooth.
10
Dip the tops of the doughnuts in the glaze, then decorate them with edible cherry blossoms.
