Pillowy, festive donuts topped with red glaze and chocolate, ideal for holiday gatherings or special breakfasts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Donuts
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Frying
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Decoration
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
12 - Red gel food coloring
13 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate
14 - 8 yellow chocolate candies or yellow fondant squares
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Warm 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
05 - With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 8 balls, flatten slightly, and use a floured bottle cap or small cutter to create a hole in each center.
06 - Fry doughnuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and let cool completely.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons milk until smooth, then tint with red gel food coloring to a vibrant shade.
08 - Dip cooled donuts into the red glaze, place on a cooling rack, and allow to set for 10 minutes.
09 - Pipe or arrange mini chocolate chips horizontally across each donut to form a belt, then add a yellow candy or fondant square as the belt buckle.
10 - Allow decorations to set completely before serving.
