# What You'll Need:
→ Donut Batter
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, sufficient to fill 2 inches in pan
→ Decoration
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
12 - Red gel food coloring
13 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate
14 - 8 yellow chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms) or yellow fondant squares for belt buckles
# Method Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
03 - Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain light texture.
04 - Preheat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven to 350°F, filling the pan to a depth of 2 inches for proper frying.
05 - With lightly floured hands, divide dough into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a ball; flatten slightly and create a hole in the center using a floured bottle cap or small round cutter.
06 - Fry donuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown, then transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Cool completely before glazing.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth; add red gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant hue.
08 - Dip each cooled donut into the red glaze, then place on a cooling rack to set for approximately 10 minutes.
09 - Using melted chocolate or mini chocolate chips, pipe or arrange a horizontal belt across each donut; add a yellow candy or fondant square in the center as the belt buckle.
10 - Allow all decorative elements to firm up before serving to ensure neat presentation.
