Glazed Orange Blossoms

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Preparation info
  • Makes about

    18–20

    Donuts
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
Donuts

By Elinor Klivans

Published 2011

  • About

These unique, beautifully shaped, half-size donuts are created by cutting slits into the tops of balls of yeast dough; while rising, the sections open like the blossoms of a flower. Orange-flower water, distilled from orange blossoms, scents the dipping glaze, and orange zest in the dough marries the citrus flavors.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (6 fl oz/180 ml) whole milk
  • 3 ta

Method

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and butter. Heat, stirring, until the butter melts and the mixture is hot but not boiling (about 125°F/52°C on an instant-read thermometer). Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

Fit a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. In the mixing bowl, combine