# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (such as M&Ms) or yellow fondant for belt buckles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined avoiding overmixing.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F, maintaining about 2 inches depth.
05 - With floured hands, shape the dough into 8 balls, flatten slightly, and use a floured small cutter or bottle cap to create holes in the center.
06 - Fry donuts 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 achieve a vibrant color.
08 - Dip cooled donuts into red glaze and place on a rack; allow glaze to set for 10 minutes.
09 - Pipe or arrange mini chocolate chips in a horizontal line across each donut and add a yellow candy or fondant square in the center as the belt buckle.
10 - Allow the decorative elements to firm up before serving.
