# Components:
→ 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 - 2–3 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 squares
# Directions:
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 until smooth.
03 - Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Warm vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) to a depth of 2 inches.
05 - With lightly floured hands, form eight dough balls, flatten slightly, and create holes in the center using a floured bottle cap or cutter.
06 - Fry donuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels and cool completely.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth; tint with red gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant hue.
08 - Dip cooled donuts into the red glaze; place on a rack and allow to set for 10 minutes.
09 - Pipe or draw a horizontal line of melted chocolate or arrange mini chocolate chips across each donut; top with a yellow candy or fondant square in the center as the belt buckle.
10 - Let all decorations firm up before serving.
