Make these saffron donuts with rosewater icing for Valentines breakfast or any day of the year. Light pink donuts flavored with saffron and rose are the perfect sweet!
recipe originally published February 8, 2012
Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing
I have had the flavors of this doughnut in my head for a while. I couldn't wait to taste it, and I have to say, they are as good as I imagined they would be.
These Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing will be a unique and decadent Valentines breakfast or dessert option.
Well, one of them. It's Valentines Week around here, I cannot limit myself to one pink dessert.
I love the complex flavor saffron brings, and pairing it with a subtle rosewater is simply meant to be. I love these flavors, I love these doughnuts.
Do you cook with saffron? What kinds of dishes do you make with it?
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These light pink donuts are flavored with saffron and rose and the perfect amount of sweet! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing
Ingredients
Saffron Donuts
Pink Rosewater Icing
Instructions
Make saffron donuts
While donuts bake, prepare icing
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 288Total Fat: 7gSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g
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christina says
I just can never get over your beautiful food photos. You inspire me, to be better with my camera (I suck) and in the kitchen. XO!!
Lisa B says
I haven't made much with saffron (I've only used it once, I think). But I am always intrigued by it--it's so interesting and unique!
The donuts look super good (as always!) 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I love your pretty desserts! I really don't cook with saffron ever.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Not only do the donuts sound perfect, but that pink and yellow is just so gorgeous, Kris! YUM and beautiful all in one!
Cara says
I am so in love with the colors of these donuts, sister! Once again, you did a fabulous job--would I have expected anything different from you?? Of course not 🙂 I cannot wait to try these! xo
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
Saffron is SO expensive that I've never had the opportunity to bake with it. BUT it's on my list of things to purchase by the CASE when I'm in India in a couple of days. I'll definitely be making these donuts when I get back home 🙂
Shannon Roche says
I love donuts. I have been trying to use rosewater more frequently, because I accidentally ended up with two bottles in my pantry. It's so hard to find the right combinations.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
When I can stomach the expense of saffron (seriously how can those tiny little strands cost so darn much!?) I love using it for cooking. I've never used it in a dessert, usually just savory dishes (specifically risotto) but I bet it's wonderful in these donuts, which are gorgeous by the way 🙂
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says
Awesome flavor combo! I love rose flavored desserts and I bet rose and saffron make for an unusual and exotic treat.
Victoria (District Chocoholic) says
Not that these aren't awesome already, but if you added sprinkles to the top, they would look like the "Simpsons Doughnuts."